Mahkwa omushki kiim: Pathway to Indigenous Nursing Education (PINE)
Mahkwa Omushki Kiim: Pathway to Indigenous Nursing Education (PINE) provides a blend of academic, personal, and cultural support to help First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students prepare for and succeed in the Bachelor of Nursing (BN) degree program.
If you have Canadian Indigenous ancestry and are considering a nursing career, we encourage you to explore this special opportunity. It’s designed to support you every step of the way, from your initial entrance into the program through to your success as a nursing professional.
Pathway details
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To prepare for applying to the Bachelor of Nursing degree program, you need to complete 30 credit hours of admission requirements. These courses will give you a strong foundation and include a mix of core subjects, science electives, humanities, and social sciences, along with the University of Manitoba’s written English and math requirements.
You can expect to spend about 1 to 2 years in this pre-Nursing phase before starting the 3-year degree program.
For a complete list of courses, check out the Advanced Entry Applicant Information (PDF).
If you need documents in an alternate format, just email us at nursing@umanitoba.ca, and we’ll be happy to help.
Students of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit ancestry receive tailored support to help them build the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and approaches necessary for success in the Bachelor of Nursing program. Our goal is to ensure you have the resources and guidance needed to thrive in your nursing studies and beyond.
Required courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Notes |
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| BIOL 1410 | Anatomy of the Human Body | 3 | Required |
| BIOL 1412 | Physiology of the Human Body | 3 | Required |
| MBIO 1220 | Essentials of Microbiology | 3 | Required |
| NURS 2610 / KIN 2610 | Health and Physical Aspects of Aging | 3 | Required |
| REC 2650 / SWRK 2650 / HMEC 2650 | Social Aspects of Aging | 3 | Required |
| NURS 1500 | Preparing for Professional Nursing Education (strongly encouraged) | - | Strongly encouraged for success in the Bachelor of Nursing program |
How the program helps you
How to apply
You may enter the Mahkwa omushki kiim program with high school credits, or with university credits in the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, another UM faculty or from another university.
Two application forms are required:
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1. Apply to Mahkwa omushki kiim
Applications open January 1 for entrance in Fall 2025.
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2. Apply to University 1
Apply online to University 1 at the University of Manitoba.
Application deadline: August 1
We'd be happy to help you with the application process - don't hesitate to contact us.
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Contact us
For program inquiries, contact:
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Marla Robson
Student advisor
204-474-6217
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Tyla Turman
Coordinator and Academic Coach
204-474-7493
College of Nursing
Helen Glass Centre for Nursing
89 Curry Place
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2
204-474-7452
Toll free: 1-800-432-1960 ext. 7452
204-474-7682