Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN) – University of Regina / Saskatchewan Polytechnic

SpaceCat Fit Notes

1. CASPer: Not required. No mention of CASPer or SJT in admission materials. No CASPer advantage for SpaceCat. details
2. GPA window & upgrading strategy: Post-secondary applicants evaluated on last 30 credit hours of approved post-secondary courses. Minimum 65% AGPA. This is a resettable 30-credit-hour window (~10 courses). details
3. Experiential / written advantage: None. details
4. Out-of-province: No Saskatchewan residency restriction found for the standard program, though LPN pathway is restricted to Saskatchewan LPNs. details
5. Overall assessment: Moderate fit — The 30-credit-hour window on most recent approved courses is resettable, similar to UCalgary. SpaceCat could take ~10 courses to establish a new competitive GPA. The 65% minimum is low. However: no CASPer means no advantage from her strong score, and “competitive admission average” is likely well above 65%. Degree holders CAN apply to the standard SCBScN (explicitly stated) but must choose between SCBScN and After Degree Nursing Program (ADNP) – no transfers between them. The lack of CASPer makes this less attractive than USask.

“a minimum of 65% Admissions Grade Point Average (AGPA) on the last 30 credit hours of approved post-secondary courses presented”

Quick Facts

• Institution: University of Regina and Saskatchewan Polytechnic (collaborative)
• Program name: Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN)
• Degree granted: BScN (conferred by University of Regina)
• City, Province: Regina and multiple Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses, Saskatchewan
• Program type: Standard (4-year)
• Duration: 4 years
• Delivery format: In-person
• Full-time / Part-time: Full-time
• Language of instruction: English (bilingual option also available)
• Start date(s): Fall (September)
• Intake frequency: Annual
• Application system: University of Regina / Saskatchewan Polytechnic
• Program URL: https://www.sasknursingdegree.ca/scbscn
• Accredited: Yes – CASN accredited

Admission Requirements

GPA

• Minimum GPA: 65% AGPA on last 30 credit hours of approved post-secondary courses
• Competitive GPA (if known): Not published. “Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.” Likely well above 65%.
• GPA calculated on: Last 30 credit hours of approved post-secondary courses. For URegina students: minimum UGPA of 65%.
• Number of credits in GPA window: 30 credit hours (~10 courses). Resettable by taking new courses.
• GPA scale used: Percentage
• Do post-degree upgrading courses count? Yes (implied) – “last 30 credit hours of approved post-secondary courses”
• “Entire record” caveat? No – explicitly last 30 credit hours only

Prerequisites

Minimum 15 attempted credit hours of approved post-secondary education required. Good academic standing (not on probation).

CASPer

Not required. No mention of CASPer or any situational judgement test in admission materials.

Supplementary Requirements

• Interview: Not required
• Personal statement: Not required
• Other: English Language Proficiency demonstration; standard clinical requirements

How Applications Are Evaluated

• Admission model: Competitive, GPA-ranked
• Published formula: AGPA on last 30 credit hours + meeting prerequisites
• GPA cutoff: 65% minimum

The Key Question: BA Holder with Strong HS Marks

Degree holders ARE explicitly eligible: “Applicants holding a degree may choose between two pathways: apply as a post-secondary student to the SCBScN program or apply to the After Degree Nursing Program (ADNP).” However, “those who choose to do this must be aware that there is no ability to transfer between programs.”

SpaceCat would be evaluated on her last 30 credit hours of approved post-secondary courses. Her HS marks would NOT be used (she would apply as a post-secondary student). Her BA GPA outside the last 30 credits is irrelevant. She could take ~10 courses to reset this window. The 65% minimum is achievable, but competitive average is likely higher.

No CASPer means her high CASPer score provides zero advantage here.

Out-of-Province Considerations

• Residency restrictions or quotas: None found for standard SCBScN
• Out-of-province tuition differential: Not specified
• Equity seats: Not mentioned

No residency restrictions found on the admissions page. Source

Competitiveness

• Cohort size: Not published
• Acceptance rate: Not published
• Competitive GPA ranges: Not published; likely well above 65%

Licensing & Career Path

• Licensing exam: NCLEX-RN
• Graduates eligible to practice in all provinces? Yes

Information Not Found

• Exact competitive AGPA
• Whether the 30-credit-hour window must be from specific “approved” courses or any post-secondary courses
• Cohort size
• Out-of-province tuition differential
• Whether prerequisite HS courses can be satisfied by university-level equivalents

Contact: sasknursingdegree.ca; University of Regina Faculty of Nursing

Sources

• Post-secondary admission: SCBScN Post-Secondary
• Program overview: SCBScN Overview
• Main site: Sask Nursing Degree
• URegina Nursing: URegina Nursing Admissions