Admission Requirements
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the general admission requirements of Memorial University of Newfoundland. Please see Memorial University Calendar for full details.
Admission to the BScN (Collaborative) and LPN Bridging Program is very competitive and is coordinated through the Undergraduate Nursing Admission Office, questions may be directed to BScN (Collaborative) Program Admissions, Memorial University.
Selection of Candidates
Selection of candidates is based on academic performance and other criteria considered suitable for the professional practice of nursing.
In addition to the regular quota positions, up to three additional positions per year are available for students of aboriginal ancestry who meet the admission requirements.
Accepted applicants must satisfy the health and immunization requirements prior to beginning the program.
Accepted applicants are also required to submit proof of certification in standard first aid and basic life support (health-care provider). These courses are offered by the Canadian Red Cross Society or St. John Ambulance Association. Certification obtained from other organizations will be accepted if deemed equivalent by the schools of nursing. Course acceptability should be verified before beginning the program.
Application
You can apply for admission to the program during or after level III of high school.
Applicants must complete the BScN (Collaborative) program application form. In addition, students who have not registered for courses at Memorial University for either of the three immediately preceding semesters must also complete a general application for admission to the university.
The application forms can be obtained from:
Office of the Registrar
Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John’s, NL A1C 5S7
Application Forms
Office of the Registrar
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College
Corner Brook, NL A2H 6P9
Application Forms
Re-admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) Program
If you are applying for re-admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) Program, you will need to fill out the following application and reference forms:
Application for Re-admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) Program (PDF)
Completed applications and supporting documents must be returned by January 20 to:
Office of the Registrar
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL A1C 5S7
Location Preferences
On the application form, you will have to indicate your first, second and third site preferences for completion of your studies. There will be factors at each site which may influence your decision. These include location, availability and cost of residence and transportation costs.