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Micro-credential in Caring for Select Populations in Primary Care Nursing - UBCO

The University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada•World Rank #64

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Micro-credential in Caring for Select Populations in Primary Care Nursing - UBCO at The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada is a micro-credential in Health Sciences programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 625 per total (CAD 400 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Micro-credential
Field: Health Sciences
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 400 / total
International tuition: CAD 625 / total

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

This Caring for Select Populations in Primary Care Nursing Micro-credential program will prepare nurses to deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed care to populations who may face increased health challenges or experience barriers to accessing medical services. Learners will develop essential competencies aligned with Canadian Family Practice Nurses Association frameworks to provide comprehensive, inclusive care that addresses the unique needs of underserved populations.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission to this UBC Continuing Professional Education (UBCO) micro-credential is restricted to Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses in good standing in a Canadian province, including those already practicing in a primary care setting and those wanting to move into primary care employment, as well as students in good standing in year four of a nursing baccalaureate program in a Canadian province. Because the micro-credential is delivered as a fundamentals course followed by a practicum, learners must successfully complete Caring for Select Populations Fundamentals (SONNC 0005) before starting Caring for Select Populations Preceptorship (SONNC 0006). The program page states no separate English-language proficiency requirement, minimum grade point average or formal written application beyond online registration for the two required courses in sequence.

Application Details

Start Date: September
Application Deadline: Domestic and international undergraduate applicants both apply through EducationPlannerBC for Winter Session 2027/28 (September 2027 entry) and Summer 2027: applications open in early October 2026 and the equal-consideration deadline is 15 January 2027, 11:59 p.m. PST, the same date for both groups; a few programs keep reviewing late applications on a space-available basis afterwards. Earlier dates apply only to entrance-award consideration -- 15 November 2026 for the International Scholars Program and 1 December 2026 for Presidential/Centennial/Beyond Tomorrow scholars. Several limited-entry programmes -- Law, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing (advanced entry), Occupational/Physical Therapy, Social Work and Teacher Education -- set their own earlier deadlines from October 2026 through February 2027. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About The University of British Columbia

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1908
Students: 72,100
World rank: #64
Programs: 731
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Micro-credential in Caring for Select Populations in Primary Care Nursing - UBCO award?

The University of British Columbia awards a Micro-credential in the field of Health Sciences on completion of this programme.

How much does Micro-credential in Caring for Select Populations in Primary Care Nursing - UBCO cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 625 per total (CAD 400 per total for local students).

Can Micro-credential in Caring for Select Populations in Primary Care Nursing - UBCO be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at The University of British Columbia.

What language is Micro-credential in Caring for Select Populations in Primary Care Nursing - UBCO taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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