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Click here for general admission requirements.
 
Specific Program Requirements
 
Secondary School courses:
  • Science 558-404 or 402
  • Chemistry 551-504
or
  • Physical Science 436 (416 and 430)
  • Chemistry 534
or Cegep equivalents:
  • Physical Science 982-003-50
  • Chemistry 202-001-50
or Adult Education equivalents:
  • PSC 4010, 4011 and 4012
  • CHE 5021, 5042 and 5043 with labs
 
The following courses are highly recommended:
 
  • Math 564-406 or 565-406 or Math 436 or equivalent
  • Biology
 
In addition
 
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English is required. Students must test at the English 101 level.
  • Knowledge of spoken French is strongly recommended.
  • A letter of intent must be included with the application and an interview may be required.
  • Admitted students must submit an immunization record.
  • Students must be registered with the Ordre de Infirmièrs du Québec (O.I.I.Q.) to obtain a student nursing permit. There will be a fee for this.
 
Applicants with post-secondary education will be evaluated on their overall academic performance and prerequisite standing.
 
Students missing pre-requisites should contact the Admissions Office to discuss how to make up these requirements.
 
Applicants who have completed studies outside of Canada should contact the Division des Équivalences, Ministère des Relations avec les citoyens et de l'Immigration, http://www.micc.gouv.qc.ca/fr/ (514-864-9191).
 
Note: Students who are not functionally bilingual will need to acquire facility in French in order to meet the licensing requirements of the O.I.I.Q. Special courses have been developed by our French Department to prepare Nursing students to meet these licensing requirements. French is mandatory as a core course and incoming students take a placement test.
 
For information on admission deadlines click here. Note that the Nursing Program is available in the Fall semester only.
 
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