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If you plan on applying to the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (BSPN) at Douglas College, you will need to first complete the one-year Certificate in Academic Foundations for Potential Psychiatric Nursing Applicants. You'll take 10 university-transferable courses (30 credits) in the sciences and liberal arts that will prepare you for entrance to the BSPN program.

Academic Foundations for Potential Psychiatric Nursing Applicants Certificate

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1. High school graduation or equivalent or
    - One course short of BC secondary school graduation
    - 19 years old by the end of the first month of the first semester of attendance
    - 17 years old on the first day of the first semester of attendance and has not been in school for at least one year
    - Completion of a certificate or equivalent from a special needs program and has been in school for 12 years

2. English Studies 12 (C) or [equivalent](https://www.douglascollege.ca/future-students/admission-information/english-proficiency-requirement)

Academic Admission Requirement

1. If you are missing some of the requirements for admission and/or for course registration, Douglas College offers academic upgrading courses to help you get started.	

2. International students are not currently eligible for this program.

3. Students offered a seat in this cohort will receive priority registration and have earlier access to the courses required for entry to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSPN) program.	

4. Admission to this Program does not guarantee admission to the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing program. Students may apply to the BSPN program for the Fall or Winter semester following completion of the required 30 credits, with at least a 'C+' in each course, in the Academic Foundations for Potential Psychiatric Nursing Applicants program.

 	

Admission Advice

There are three intakes for this Program: September (Fall), Winter (January), and May (Summer). Verify directly at the program website for future intake information. 

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit our [How-to guides page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help) for more information.

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Academic Foundations for Potential Psychiatric Nursing Applicants Certificate

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