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Bachelor of Nursing Accelerated
University of Prince Edward Island
- Charlottetown, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
16-month hybrid accelerated BSN for students who already hold another degree or substantial college credit.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Nursing Accelerated. Strengthen analytical and communication skills relevant to the field. Apply learning through appropriate academic activities.
Career outcomes
- Registered nurse in hospitals
- Private medical practices
- Schools and colleges
- Mental health treatment centres
- Assisted living homes
- Community health facilities
Curriculum
- 16-month accelerated curriculum delivered in hybrid online format
- Combining online coursework with hands-on labs
- Simulation and clinical practice
- For students with a prior bachelor's degree or at least 60 credits.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Grade 12 university-preparatory average of at least 70% (12 years of schooling for international applicants)
- Professional programmes (Nursing
- Education
- Radiography
- Engineering) have their own requirements.
Accepted academic background
Grade 12 university-preparatory (or equivalent: 12 years of elementary and secondary education with high school diploma, Senior Secondary Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate or other matriculation), Country-specific requirements and course equivalents apply.
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines ( international deadlines are set yearly
- Email inte@upei. Ca. Apply online at and pay the application fee (50 CAD). Send official transcripts via MyCreds
- My eQuals or Digitary
- or to registrar@upei. Ca. Add any programme supplements listed in your portal. After approval
- Pay the 3
- 000 CAD deposit to receive the full letter of admission. Apply to IRCC for a study permit with the letter.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,655 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 CAD |
| Deposit | $3,700 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Charlottetown |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Nursing |
| Department | Health Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 141 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $18,655 CAD per year. The application fee is $50 CAD. The deposit is $3,700 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
An interview is required.

