Bachelor of Nursing (BN) Accelerated Delivery – University of Manitoba

SpaceCat Fit Notes

• CASPer: Not used. SpaceCat cannot leverage her very high CASPer score here.
• GPA window & upgrading strategy: The AGPA uses a weighted formula: (0.3 x core course average) + (0.7 x average of most recent 45 credit hours). The “most recent 45 credit hours” component (~15 courses) is a rolling window weighted at 70% of the total AGPA. If SpaceCat takes 15 new courses with strong grades, she can substantially shift the 70% portion of her AGPA. The 30% core course component (BIOL 1410, BIOL 1412, MBIO 1220) is fixed to those specific science prerequisites — if she needs to take these anyway, strong grades there directly set 30% of her score. Combined, a year of strong coursework covering both the core sciences and additional credits could substantially reset the effective AGPA. Only courses within the last 10 years count.
• Experiential / written advantage: Admission for General Category applicants is purely GPA-ranked. There is no personal statement, no interview, no CASPer, no references, and no written component. SpaceCat’s shelter work and experiential profile cannot be showcased in any way.

• Out-of-province: Ontario resident. - Unclear. The BN admissions page does not explicitly state a Manitoba residency preference. However, the university’s general admissions policy states: “In some faculties and schools first consideration is given to residents of Manitoba who are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents” and “A limit

• Overall assessment: Moderate fit — The large cohort (360/year) and relatively low AGPA cutoff (~3.0) make this one of the more accessible programs. However, admission is purely AGPA-based — SpaceCat’s experiential profile and high CASPer provide no benefit. The weighted formula rewards strong science prerequisite grades (30% weight), which SpaceCat would need to take fresh. Three intakes per year offer scheduling flexibility. Out-of-province applicants should confirm there is no Manitoba residency preference. No tuition differential for out-of-province students.

Quick Facts

• Institution: University of Manitoba, College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
• Program name: Bachelor of Nursing (BN) – Accelerated Delivery (Fort Garry Campus)
• Degree granted: Bachelor of Nursing (BN)
• City, Province: Winnipeg, Manitoba (Fort Garry campus). Also offered collaboratively at The Pas and Thompson via University College of the North.
• Program type: Accelerated Delivery (3 terms/year instead of 2); advanced entry (requires 1 year of pre-nursing university study)
• Duration: 28 months of nursing coursework (after completing Year 1 pre-nursing prerequisites). Total time including Year 1 prereqs: ~40 months.
• Delivery format: In-person
• Full-time / Part-time: Full-time only. “Students admitted to the Bachelor of Nursing program at the Fort Garry campus will be required to attend all consecutive terms of study.”
• Language of instruction: English
• Start date(s): Three intakes per year – Fall (September), Winter (January), Summer (May)
• Intake frequency: Multiple per year (3 intakes)
• Application deadline(s): See table below
• Application system: Apply directly via University of Manitoba application portal
• Program URL: https://umanitoba.ca/explore/programs-of-study/nursing-bn
• Accredited: Yes – CASN Accreditation Bureau lists “University of Manitoba and University College of the North, Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing” as accredited. Source

Application Deadlines

Application fee: $100 (domestic) / $130 (international). Applicants must submit and pay for an application for each term they wish to be considered.

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Admission Requirements

GPA

• Minimum AGPA: 2.5 (on a 4.5 scale)
• Competitive AGPA: “A grade point average higher than the 2.5 minimum is recommended as admission is competitive.” Historical AGPA cutoffs have been around 3.0 for recent intakes (Fall 2018 through Fall 2020 all had cutoffs of 3.0). The cutoff changes each year depending on the applicant pool.
• AGPA calculated on: Weighted formula: (0.3 x core course average) + (0.7 x average of most recent 45 credit hours). Core courses = BIOL 1410, BIOL 1412 (or equivalent physiology), and MBIO 1220 (or equivalent microbiology). If fewer than 45 credit hours completed, the AGPA reflects all credit hours (minimum 30, maximum 45). Only courses completed within the last 10 years are included.
• GPA scale used: University of Manitoba 4.5 scale

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Prerequisites

All prerequisite courses must have a minimum grade of “C”. All courses must be at the 1000 level or higher. Non-nursing courses must be completed within 10 years prior to admission. NURS courses must be completed within 5 years prior to admission.

A minimum of 30 credit hours must be completed before entry to Year 2 (nursing coursework):

Additional mandatory requirements (not part of the 30 credit hours but must be completed):

Note on online/external courses: The program accepts transfer credits from other accredited institutions. The admissions page states that “course outlines” must be submitted for external coursework for equivalency assessment. The program does not explicitly state whether prerequisites can be taken online, but transfer credit evaluation suggests courses from institutions like Athabasca University would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact nursing@umanitoba.ca for confirmation.

Prereq source URL: https://umanitoba.ca/explore/undergraduate-admissions/requirements/nursing

Academic Calendar: https://catalog.umanitoba.ca/undergraduate-studies/health-sciences/nursing/nursing-bn/

Prior Degree Requirement

• Minimum credits / degree required: Minimum 30 credit hours of university-level coursework (Year 1 prerequisites). A prior degree is NOT required – this is an advanced-entry program, not a second-degree program.
• Degree field restrictions: None – any university coursework is accepted
• Specific undergraduate courses required beyond prereqs: No

Supplementary Requirements

• CASPer: Not required for the Bachelor of Nursing program. (CASPer IS required for the Bachelor of Midwifery program, but NOT for BN.)
• GRE: Not required
• Interview: Not required
• Personal statement / written component: Not required for General Category applicants. Canadian Indigenous Category applicants submit a supplementary application (weighted 40% of admission score).
• Resume / CV: Not required
• References: Not required
• Volunteer / work experience: Not required
• Language proficiency: Must meet University of Manitoba English Language Proficiency requirements for non-native English speakers
• Other: Course outlines/calendar descriptions for any courses completed at external institutions must be submitted for equivalency evaluation.

How Applications Are Evaluated

General Category: Applicants are ranked purely by AGPA score. Highest AGPA scores are offered admission first until seats are filled. There is no holistic review, no interview, no supplementary application – it is entirely GPA-based for the General Category.

“General Category Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and will be selected based on their AGPA.”

Canadian Indigenous Category: Evaluated using a weighted formula: 60% AGPA + 40% supplementary application score. “Up to 30 spaces may be offered to applicants in the Canadian Indigenous Category per application year” allocated as: Fall (15), Winter (10), Summer (5).

Notable restrictions: - “Applicants who have previously completed a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent program in Canada or the United States are not normally eligible” - Students “who fail the same Nursing course twice, prior to applying” are ineligible

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Out-of-Province Considerations

• Residency restrictions or quotas: Unclear. The BN admissions page does not explicitly state a Manitoba residency preference. However, the university’s general admissions policy states: “In some faculties and schools first consideration is given to residents of Manitoba who are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents” and “A limited number of places may be assigned to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who are resident outside Manitoba.” This general policy likely applies to nursing given limited enrollment, but is not stated on the nursing page itself. Confirm with nursing@umanitoba.ca. Source: BN admissions (no restriction stated) | Source: General admissions policy
• Out-of-province tuition differential: None. The University of Manitoba shows one domestic rate per credit, with no distinction between Manitoba and other-province students. Source

Cost

• Tuition per credit hour (domestic, 2025-2026): $170.92
• Additional per-credit-hour fees: $3.50 endowment + $0.80 student organization + $7.91 technology service (capped at $118.68/term)
• Nursing Clinical and Simulation Fee: $409.37 per clinical course (assessed for NURS 2540, 2542, 3540, 3542, 4530, 4570 – 6 courses total = ~$2,456 over program)
• Student health/dental insurance (UMSU): ~$380/year

Estimated Total Program Costs (Domestic)

Note: These are rough estimates. The 28-month accelerated delivery covers Years 2-4 (97 credit hours of nursing + nutrition coursework). Year 1 (30 cr of prereqs) is completed before admission and costs depend on where courses are taken.

Transportation to clinical sites is the student’s responsibility.

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Competitiveness

• Cohort size: 360 students accepted per year across three intakes (120 Fall + 120 Winter + 120 Summer). An additional 40 students per year in the collaborative UCN cohort (The Pas/Thompson). This is one of the largest nursing cohorts in Canada.
• Acceptance rate: Not published. The large cohort size (360/year at Fort Garry) likely makes this program less competitive than smaller programs, though AGPA cutoffs of ~3.0 still apply.
• Number of applicants: Not published
• Historical AGPA cutoffs: ~3.0 for Fall 2018 through Fall 2020 intakes. The cutoff changes annually.

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Program Structure

Total credit hours for degree: 127

The accelerated delivery runs 3 terms per year (Fall, Winter, Summer) allowing completion in 28 months instead of the traditional 7-term (3.5-year) schedule.

Year 1 – Pre-Nursing (30 credit hours)

Completed before admission. Includes anatomy, physiology, microbiology, science electives, and general electives.

Year 2 – (31 credit hours, 2 terms)

Term 1 (16 cr): - NURS 2500: Health and Illness 1 (6 cr) - NURS 2510: Client and Context 1 (2 cr) - NURS 2518: Health & Illness 2: The Older Client (3 cr) - NURS 2520: Professional Foundations 1 (2 cr) - NURS 2530: Nursing Skills 1 (1 cr) - NURS 2540: Nursing Practice 1 (2 cr)

Term 2 (15 cr): - NURS 2514: Health and Illness 3 (6 cr) - NURS 2522: Client & Context 2 (3 cr) - NURS 2532: Nursing Skills 2 (1 cr) - NURS 2542: Nursing Practice 2 (3 cr) - HNSC 2170: Nutrition for Health Professionals (2 cr)

Year 3 – (30 credit hours, 2 terms)

Term 1 (15 cr): - NURS 3510: Client and Context 3 (3 cr) - NURS 3512: Health and Illness 4 (5 cr) - NURS 3520: Professional Foundations 2 (2 cr) - NURS 3530: Nursing Skills 3 (1 cr) - NURS 3540: Nursing Practice 3 (4 cr)

Term 2 (15 cr): - NURS 3514: Health and Illness 5 (3 cr) - NURS 3532: Nursing Skills 4 (1 cr) - NURS 3542: Nursing Practice 4 (4 cr) - NURS 3550: Professional Foundations 3 (4 cr) - NURS 3560: Professional Foundations 4 (3 cr)

Year 4 – (36 credit hours, 3 terms)

Term 1 (13 cr): - NURS 4500: Health and Illness 6 (3 cr) - NURS 4510: Client and Context 4 (3 cr) - NURS 4520: Professional Foundations 5 (3 cr) - NURS 4530: Nursing Practice 5 (4 cr)

Term 2 (14 cr): - NURS 4540: Health and Illness 7 (5 cr) - NURS 4550: Professional Foundations 6 (4 cr) - NURS 4560: Professional Foundations 7 (1 cr) - NURS 4570: Nursing Practice 6 (4 cr)

Term 3 (9 cr): - NURS 4580: Nursing Practice 7 – Senior Practicum (9 cr) – capstone clinical experience

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Fieldwork / Clinical / Practicum

• Placements guaranteed? Yes (built into curriculum – NURS 2540, 2542, 3540, 3542, 4530, 4570, and 4580 are all clinical/practicum courses)
• Total required hours: Students must “complete 1000 hours of clinical practice time prior to starting senior practicum” (NURS 4580). The senior practicum itself (9 cr) adds significant additional hours.
• Placement settings / locations: Clinical placements in Winnipeg-area hospitals, community settings, and potentially rural/northern Manitoba. “Weekends are also used for some sections in clinical courses.” Specific hospital affiliations not published.
• Can placements be done out of province? Not indicated; placements appear to be Manitoba-based.
• Senior Practicum (NURS 4580): 9 credit hours. “All other courses in the curriculum must be successfully completed and the grade posted prior to starting NURS 4580.”
• Transportation: “Transportation costs to clinical practice settings are the responsibility of the student.”
• Clinical conduct: “Unsafe clinical practice involves actions or behaviours which result in adverse effects or the risk of adverse effects to the health and well-being (psychological or physical) of the client, family, staff, faculty, or other students.” Results in debarment and course failure.

Non-Academic Requirements for Clinical

Must be submitted by deadlines (July 15 for Fall, November 15 for Winter, March 15 for Summer):

1. Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (original required; copies not accepted)
2. Child Abuse Registry Check (applicants listed will be denied admission; allow 8 weeks processing)
3. Adult Abuse Registry Check (original required)
4. CPR Certification at Health Care Provider (HCP) or Basic Life Support (BLS) level; must include in-person component; annual recertification required
5. Immunization documentation (full package provided after admission)
6. Annual influenza vaccination required each Fall
7. PHIA card and EPR training completion
8. Mask fit testing as needed for clinical placements
9. HSPnet consent form

“Your admission may be revoked if all documents are not received by the stated deadlines.”

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Academic Progression Requirements

• Minimum grade of “C” in all letter-grade courses
• “Pass” in all pass/fail courses
• Minimum Degree GPA of 2.5 to graduate
• TGPA of 2.5 = “Faculty Minimum Met”
• First failure triggers Academic Warning; second triggers Probation; third triggers Suspension (8-15 months); fourth = Required to Withdraw permanently
• Failing the same nursing course twice = required to withdraw and ineligible for re-admission
• One voluntary withdrawal per nursing course permitted; subsequent withdrawals reversed
• Must complete final 7 terms within 6 years of admission
• Degree with Distinction: Degree GPA of 3.8+ on last 68 credit hours

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Licensing & Career Path

• Licensing exam: NCLEX-RN
• Regulatory body: College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM)
• Graduates eligible to practice in all provinces? Yes (NCLEX-RN is accepted across Canada)
• Any known issues with credential recognition? None
• NCLEX pass rate: Not published by the university

Reputation & Notes

• One of the largest nursing programs in Canada with 360 seats/year at Fort Garry – significantly more accessible than many smaller programs
• The accelerated 3-terms/year delivery was introduced in Fall 2022 as an expansion of capacity
• Purely GPA-based admission (General Category) – no CASPer, no interview, no personal statement, no references. This is unusual among Canadian nursing programs and means admission depends entirely on AGPA.
• The weighted AGPA formula (30% core science courses, 70% most recent 45 credits) rewards strong science grades
• Experiential learning includes hospital and community simulation labs with “cutting-edge patient simulation technologies”
• The program has three entry points per year, offering flexibility in start dates
• Clinical placements include urban (Winnipeg), rural, and northern Manitoba settings
• Graduates can work as registered nurses, clinical nurse specialists, public health nurses, researchers, consultants, and travel nurses
• No specific Reddit discussions found about the U of M accelerated nursing program; most Canadian nursing discussion occurs on AllNurses.com forums
• The program is rigorous – students must attend all consecutive terms with no breaks in the accelerated delivery

Information Not Found

No specific gaps identified for this program.

Sources

• Nursing (BN) Program Page
• BN Admissions Requirements
• Academic Calendar – Nursing BN
• Academic Calendar – College of Nursing
• Non-Academic Admission Requirements
• Resources for Undergraduate Students
• Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
• CASN Accredited Programs
• College of Nursing FAQ (PDF)
• GrantMe – University of Manitoba Nursing Overview
• College of Nursing Homepage
• Programs of Study