College of Nursing Bachelor of Nursing Program – Collaborative University College of the North Cohort (Thompson and The Pas) applicant admission requirements (2025-2026)

Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents: April 1, 2025
International applicants: February 1, 2025

This information is available with, and constitutes part of, the application. It is assumed that all applicants have read and understood it prior to submitting the completed application.

Programs offered

Bachelor of Nursing (B.N.)

A. Academic Requirements

1. Completed coursework

1. Successful completion of the 30 credit hours* of courses identified below, with a minimum grade of "C" in each course. All required courses must be at a 1000 level or higher.
2. An Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA) of at least 2.5 (see Section 4: Selection Process, A. Calculation of the Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA))
3. Meet the University of Manitoba Written English requirement.
4. Meet the University of Manitoba Mathematics requirement.

* Priority is given to applicants who have completed a minimum of 18 credit hours of the Year 1 requirements at the University College of the North while physically residing in Northern Manitoba. Northern Manitoba is defined as north of the 53rd parallel.

Review a map of Northern Manitoba north of the 53rd parallel (PDF)

Notes

• All non-nursing courses used to meet admission requirements, and to be considered for advanced standing/transfer credit, must be completed within the 10 years prior to admission to the College of Nursing. Nursing courses must be completed within the 5 years prior to admission.
• Courses completed at recognized universities other than the University of Manitoba must be assessed as exact equivalents in order to meet specific course requirements.
• Students who fail the same Nursing course twice, prior to applying to the College of Nursing, are ineligible for admission to the College of Nursing. Students who fail a Nursing course twice, or who fail two clinical courses, and are required to withdraw from the College of Nursing are ineligible for re-admission to the College of Nursing.

Applicants who have previously completed a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent program in Canada or the United States are not normally eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Nursing program in the College of Nursing at the University of Manitoba. Applicants will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.

Students must meet the University of Manitoba Written English ⁶ and Mathematics Requirements with a University level course completed within the last 10 years, must be at the 1000 level (or higher), and with a minimum grade of C in each. It is strongly recommended that these courses be completed within the elective credits indicated above.

1. Only Science courses offered through the Faculty of Science will meet the Science elective requirement.
2. Applicants who complete BIOL 2410 and BIOL 2420 in lieu of BIOL 1412 may use the additional 3 credit hours toward the 9 credit hour science elective requirement.
3. Students must meet the current Science prerequisites before registration for Science courses. See the Undergraduate Calendar chapter for the Faculty of Science for the current prerequisites.
4. Social Sciences and Humanities information is found in the Undergraduate Calendar chapter for the Faculty of Arts, Faculty Academic Regulations.
5. Social Science/ Humanities electives can also be satisfied by any of the following with a “C” grade or higher: NURS 2610/KIN 2610 Health & Physical Aspects of Aging, REC 2650/SWRK 2650/FMLY 2650 Social Aspects of Aging.
6. Applicants who have completed the W requirement at an institution external to the University of Manitoba should carefully review the below requirements of the W course.

The courses listed are University of Manitoba courses. For equivalent coursework completed at external post-secondary institutions, please refer to the online transfer credit resource.

Aurora online transfer credit resource

The W course syllabus must reflect that all of the following requirements are met within the course expectations:

• A minimum of 3 papers of at least 3-5 pages each OR a minimum of 2 papers of at least 6-8 pages each with a minimum total word count of 3000. One paper with a word count of 3000 words or more will not meet this requirement.
• The written work must include a written description or argument that is clear, concise and logically structured and that reflects an appropriate awareness of the audience or readership being addressed.
• There must be feedback given to the student on the style as well as content of written assignments.

If an applicant believes their W course syllabus meets the above stated criteria they can submit a detailed course syllabus to admissions.nursing@umanitoba.ca after the application has been submitted and before the listed deadline for syllabus (see Section 3: Application Process & Deadlines, B. Deadlines and Important Dates).

Email admissions.nursing@umanitoba.ca

Acceptable University of Manitoba courses that satisfy the Written English (W) requirement can be found in the General Academic Regulations section of the Academic Calendar.

• Explore General Academic Regulations

Please note that ENGL 0930 English Composition and ENGL 0940 Writing About Literature are not at the 1000 level and therefore cannot be used to meet the W requirement for admission to Nursing.

B. English Language Proficiency Requirements

All applicants whose primary language is not English and do not qualify for a waiver under the University of Manitoba’s English language proficiency regulations will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English.

Additional information regarding specific proficiency requirements, waiver information, and test options can be found on the English language proficiency requirements page.

• English language proficiency requirements

Results for most language tests, including TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo, expire two years from the test date. Please confirm the validity of your test results.

C. Applicants from Diploma and Degree Nursing Programs

Applicants who have attended a nursing diploma or degree program, the completion of which would result in the graduate's eligibility to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (or equivalent) in order to qualify for registration to practice as a Registered Nurse, must:

• Complete the supplementary form, which is downloadable in your application portal shortly after the submission of your application and after the Admissions office has updated your application portal. On this form, you will be asked to provide the name and address of the Director, Dean, Coordinator, or Head of the Nursing program in which you are currently, or were previously registered, and the reason(s) for leaving the program and applying to the Bachelor of Nursing Program at the University of Manitoba.
• Satisfy eligibility requirements, including the competitive adjusted Grade Point Average in the year of application.

It is recommended that students who attended a nursing program outside of Canada submit their supplementary application as soon as possible to ensure that there is sufficient time to obtain information from that program by June 1st. The College of Nursing will contact the Director, Dean, Coordinator, or Head of the Nursing program in which you are currently, or were previously, registered to request that the following information be sent to the College of Nursing:

• Your status in the previous or current nursing program (including matters pending) with regard to failures, probation, suspension, determination of professional unsuitability, disciplinary action, or other related matters.
• This document is due May 1st for the Fall intake.

The Admissions Committee reserves the right to deny admission to the University of Manitoba Nursing program based on any of the supplementary information. Applicants who would be eligible to register in third or fourth year courses will be considered for admission only if space is available.

A. Application Fees

Applications are not considered received until the application is submitted and the non-refundable application fee has been paid by the posted deadline.

All correspondence, including decision release information will be sent via email and posted to your application portal. Please ensure your email account remains current and will accept emails from the University of Manitoba. Check your filters.

It is important to check your email and application portal regularly and specifically around the deadlines and important dates listed below.

An application is only assessed for the term selected. Applicants must submit and pay for an application for each term they wish to be considered.

B. Deadlines and Important Dates

Fall 2025

International applicants

Canadian citizens and permanent resident applicants

C. Required Application Documentation

The following documents will be required to complete your application:

Please send all application documentation to the following address:

Admission for UCN Nursing
University of Manitoba
424 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2

Electronic transcripts should be submitted to applicant.services@umanitoba.ca. In order to be considered official, electronic transcripts must be sent directly from the email of the office responsible for issuing transcripts. Transcripts emailed or forwarded by the applicant are considered unofficial.

The University of Manitoba is a registered receiving organization with MyCreds^TM. Applicants from participating member universities and colleges can release their transcripts to the University of Manitoba through their MyCreds^TM portal.

Applicants should select 'Share' and then 'Organization' instead of opting for 'email'. Applications are not complete until all necessary documents are received. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that our office receives all required information.

Applicants must notify the Admissions Office immediately should they either enroll at a postsecondary institution not previously declared on their application or enroll in additional coursework not declared on the previously submitted final transcript provided for assessment. Applicants will be required to provide proof of registration.

D. Required Admission Documentation

All successful applicants to the College of Nursing are required to submit the following:

• Successful applicants are required to submit NonAcademic Admission Requirements (i.e., Immunization, Criminal Record Search Certificate, Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check, CPR, and Mask Fit Testing) documentations. Acceptance to the program is conditional until completion of these items. Admission will be revoked if all requirements are not met and all documents are not submitted to the College of Nursing by the July 15th deadline.

Non-Academic Admission Requirements

• All students will be required to submit proof of an annual influenza vaccine each Fall. The deadline will be published by the College of Nursing. Further information will be provided upon admission.
• Attend Mandatory Orientation - All students will be required to attend the mandatory orientation session prior to the start of classes. The dates will be provided to students upon admission.

A full list of requirements for students who are admitted to the Bachelor of Nursing program can be found on the College of Nursing Student Experience page.

Explore resources for undergraduate College of Nursing students

E. Transfer Credit Information

At the University of Manitoba, all prior course work from recognized post-secondary institutions will be considered as part of the application for admission process for our undergraduate degree and diploma programs.

Courses are evaluated for advanced standing or transfer credit on a course-by-course basis and assigned a University of Manitoba equivalent, where applicable. Where a direct equivalent does not exist, students may receive general (unallocated) credit. The regulations regarding transfer credit are program specific and vary considerably depending on the faculty or school of application. Faculties and schools will only consider external courses completed within the last ten (or fewer) years.

Courses deemed acceptable for transfer credit will be awarded, subject to program approval, up to the maximum allowed under the program of admission, based on the Faculty or School’s transfer credit policy and residency requirements (consult the section of the University's Academic Calendar for details).

• Review the Academic Calendar

Students may be asked to provide comprehensive and  accurate course outlines or syllabi, as issued by their institution of study, for all courses lacking a current  evaluation. Course outlines or syllabi should include information on course objectives, outline of the units studied, textbook(s) used, assignments, and accompanying laboratory information, if applicable, to assist in the transfer credit assessment process.  An online transfer credit resource is available for information on current course evaluations receiving credit.

While we appreciate that some institutions do not have course information readily available, many students have been able to provide the information requested by contacting the individual departments or instructors at their prior institutions. Students that are unable to provide the requested course information may render themselves ineligible for programs with specific course requirements. In cases where outlines have not been provided, unsuccessful course attempts, including F grades, may be assessed as part of the academic assessment regulations of a student's program of study. Only successful applicants will be notified of transfer credit results. 

Additional information related to transfer credit is available on the Admissions website.

Transfer credit information

LPNs

Licensed Practical Nurses who completed the Practical Nursing Program at Assiniboine Community College or the Diploma in Practical Nursing at University College of the North within five years of admission to the College of Nursing may be eligible for advanced standing in the Bachelor of Nursing Program. Please indicate on the application form if you are an LPN grad from either program. Contact a Nursing Student Advisor for information.

RPNs

Registered Psychiatric Nurses may be eligible for advanced standing in the Bachelor of Nursing Program. Please inform the College of Nursing at the time of admission if you are an RPN.

A. Calculation of the Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA)

The Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA) will be calculated as follows:

(0.3 x the core course average)*
PLUS
(0.7 x the average of the most recent 45 credit hours)**

* The core average will be calculated on the most recent attempts of the following courses:

• BIOL 1410   Anatomy of the Human Body
• BIOL 1412   Physiology of the Human Body
  • (or BIOL 2410 and BIOL 2420)
• MBIO 1220 Essentials of Microbiology
  • (or MBIO 3010)

** Note: Only courses completed within the last 10 years prior to admission to Nursing will be used in AGPA calculation. The most recent 45 credit hours of University level work, including the original grades of any repeated courses if these fall within the most recent 45 credit hours. If an applicant has less than 45 credit hours, the AGPA will reflect all credit hours completed (i.e. a minimum of 30 credit hours to a maximum of 45 credit hours).

In the calculation of the AGPA, all university-level courses which have been assigned a final grade are considered completed university work, including failed and repeated courses. Courses graded “pass” are excluded from the calculation of AGPA. Courses completed on a full-or part-time basis in all undergraduate and graduate programs will be used in the AGPA. However, Summer 2024 courses will not be included in the AGPA calculations for admission in Fall 2024. A grade point average higher than the 2.5 minimum is recommended as admission is competitive.

B. Selection Process

Applicants will be rank ordered based on their calculated AGPA. The applicants with the highest AGPA scores will be considered for admission. Priority is given to applicants who have completed a minimum of 18 credit hours of the Year 1 requirements at the University College of the North while physically residing in Northern Manitoba. The University of Manitoba defines Northern Manitoba as the part of Manitoba that is north of the 53rd parallel.

C. Tie Breaking Procedure for Offers

In the event of a tie, the following procedure will be used:

1. Increase the number of significant figures used in the calculation.
2. Where a tie still exists, the application that was received first will be used to break the tie. All completed applications are time stamped upon submission; in the case of a paper application, these applications will be time stamped after they have been entered into the system by a University of Manitoba Admissions Office staff member.

D. Notification of Decision

Decisions will be posted to the applicant’s portal. Applicants must log into their application portal to view the decision and to accept or decline their offer. If the offer is not accepted and the subsequent deposit paid by the deadline date indicated in the letter, the offer will lapse. Lapsed offers will be considered a declined response. It is imperative that email accounts remain current and that emails and application portals are regularly checked.

In order to accept an offer of admission a nonrefundable deposit of $100.00 will be required. The deposit will be applied to tuition fees at the time of registration.

Individuals who wish to have their applications reconsidered should submit their request to the Admissions Office. Past experience has shown that most inquiries can be satisfied at this level without further reference. Persons wishing reconsideration of the decision shall direct their request to the Admissions Office in writing within ten (10) business days of the posted decision date.

Should the student wish to pursue the reconsideration decision further, such an appeal will be made in accordance with the Senate Committee on Appeals Procedures.

• Review the Senate Committee on Appeals procedures

Applicants are advised that appeals of reconsideration decisions by the Senate Appeal Committee focus on questions of correct adherence to published policies and procedures, and not on subjective issues or the relative merits of the application.

The College of Nursing and Admissions Office are able to assist applicants who seek counselling regarding admission to the College of Nursing. However, it is policy not to instruct applicants as to a specific course of action they should follow, but rather to provide the information needed for applicants to make their own choice with respect to the alternatives available. The following points require special attention:

1. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their plans with all who can usefully advise them, but they should be aware that second and third hand information about admission policies may not be accurate.
2. No official at the university can guarantee the admission of any applicant. Admission is determined by the Committee on the basis of an annual competition.
3. All applicants are advised to supplement any personal enquiries with a written request so that an official written response can be made. It is only these written responses which will be considered as evidence of any advice given (see Section 8: Contact Information).

The University of Manitoba is committed to providing all students equal access to learning opportunities. If you are a student with a diagnosed disability (permanent, chronic, or temporary) who may require academic accommodations, please contact Student Accessibility Services at 204-474-7423 or by email at student_accessibility@umanitoba.ca to learn more about the confidential supports that are available.

The following other contacts may also be useful.

A. Professional Designation

A graduate of the Bachelor of Nursing program must write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become eligible to practice nursing. Completion of the program entitles students to work as graduate nurses and to write the NCLEX to obtain the designation, Registered Nurse (RN). Application and registration information can be obtained from the College of Nurses Manitoba (CRNM) website.

Visit the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba website

B. Bachelor of Nursing Program

Nursing education is centered at the Fort Garry campus in Winnipeg, but the College of Nursing also offers its program in collaboration with University College of the North in Thompson and The Pas. Those who are selected for the UCN Collaborative program are required to (temporarily) relocate to either The Pas or Thompson for the duration of the degree.

UCN Collaborative Nursing program students are not eligible to apply for Fort Garry campus in subsequent terms. They must instead contact the College of Nursing to discuss the transfer policies and processes if wanting to move campuses.