Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – University of Victoria / Camosun College
SpaceCat Fit Notes
- CASPer: Not required. details
- GPA window & upgrading strategy: All students must start at a partner college (Camosun in Victoria) for first 5 semesters, then transfer to UVic. Admission to the college portion is based on Grade 12 marks: GPA calculated on four courses (English 12, Anatomy & Physiology 12, one Academic 12, Life Sciences 11/Biology 11). Minimum 73% per prereq. details
- Experiential / written advantage: None – grades-based. details
- Out-of-province: No explicit residency restriction found, but all admission is through the partner college (Camosun). Out-of-province applicants can apply but must relocate to BC for the full program. No CASPer. details
- Overall assessment: Not viable – The UVic/Camosun BSN requires ALL students to start at Camosun College for 2.5 years before transferring to UVic for the final 1.5 years. UVic explicitly states: “We do not offer the relevant courses in semesters 1 to 5; these are only offered at college partner sites.” There is no direct entry to UVic for degree holders. Admission to Camosun is primarily on Grade 12 marks (competitive GPA on four courses), which would favour SpaceCat’s strong HS record. HOWEVER, the practical issue is that SpaceCat would need to relocate to Victoria, BC for the full 4-year program. The program does not appear to address how a BA holder is classified for admission at Camosun. Prior degree holders may have “the third non-nursing elective waived and the academic writing requirement satisfied” but still do the full program. The combination of mandatory relocation to BC, full 4-year commitment starting at a college, and no CASPer advantage makes this impractical compared to Ontario options.
Quick Facts
- Institution: University of Victoria (degree-granting) / Camosun College (first 2.5 years)
- Program name: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Degree granted: BSN (UVic)
- City, Province: Victoria, British Columbia
- Program type: Standard (4-year, collaborative with college partner)
- Duration: 4 years (5 semesters at Camosun + 3 semesters at UVic)
- Delivery format: In-person
- Full-time / Part-time: Full-time only
- Language of instruction: English
- Start date(s): Fall (September)
- Intake frequency: Annual
- Application deadline(s): September 15 – January 15 (Camosun application period for Fall 2026)
- Application system: Direct to Camosun College (for Victoria pathway)
- Program URL: https://www.uvic.ca/health/nursing/undergraduate/bsn-major/index.php
- Accredited: Yes – CASN accredited (UVic)
Admission Requirements
GPA
- Minimum GPA: 73% in each prerequisite course (Camosun)
- Competitive GPA (if known): Not published
- GPA calculated on: Four courses: English 12, Anatomy & Physiology 12, one Academic 12, and Life Sciences 11/Biology 11
- Number of credits in GPA window: Four high school courses
- GPA scale used: Percentage (73% minimum per course)
- For UVic transfer (semester 6+): Minimum cumulative GPA equivalent to 3.0 on UVic 9.0-point scale; minimum C (60-64%) in all courses
Prerequisites (Camosun entry)
| Course | Subject Area | Required / Recommended | Min Grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English 12 | English | Required | 73% | Ranking course |
| Anatomy & Physiology 12 | Biology | Required | 73% | Ranking course |
| Biology 11/Life Sciences 11 | Biology | Required | 73% | Ranking course |
| One Academic 12 course | Any | Required | 73% | Ranking course |
| Math 11 or 12 | Mathematics | Required | 73% | |
| Chemistry 11 | Chemistry | Required | 73% | |
| Social Studies 11 or 12 | Social Studies | Required | 73% |
CASPer
Not required. Neither Camosun nor UVic mentions CASPer for the BSN program.
How Applications Are Evaluated
- Admission model: Competitive entry, grades-based ranking on four courses
- No interview, no essays, no CASPer
Out-of-Province Considerations
- Residency restrictions or quotas: None explicitly stated. Non-BC high school course alternatives are listed, suggesting out-of-province applicants are accepted.
- Out-of-province tuition differential: Camosun domestic tuition: ~$12,693 total program. BC public institutions generally do not charge differential domestic tuition by province for Canadian citizens/PRs.
- Practical concern: Requires 4 years of full-time in-person attendance in Victoria, BC.
No residency restrictions found on the admissions page. Source
Cost
- Tuition (Camosun portion): ~$12,693 domestic (2025-2026)
- Tuition (UVic portion): Additional UVic tuition for final 1.5 years
Information Not Found
- How applicants with a prior BA are classified at Camosun (HS marks only, or university record considered?)
- Competitive admission average
- Cohort size
- Whether mature student status is available at Camosun for BSN entry
Contact: Camosun College Admissions; UVic School of Nursing
Sources
- UVic BSN page: University of Victoria BSN
- Camosun BSN page: Camosun College Nursing BSN
- UVic undergrad programs: UVic Nursing Undergraduate