Overview
Thinking of becoming a registered nurse? 
Get your first year of post-secondary behind you with the nursing pathway certificate program. With this program, you’ll be kickstarting your Nursing Degree with a lighter course load, so you can have more time to figure out what your future holds.  
After receiving your Nursing Pathways Certificate, you have the option to apply to the Bachelor of Nursing program to continue your studies, or to transfer credits to a related program that better suits your future goals.
Careers
Upon completion of the Nursing Baccalaureate, you will be prepared for employment as a Registered Nurse in a number of work environments:
- Medical Clinics
- Hospitals (various acute care settings)
- Vaccine Clinics
- Long Term Care Facilities
- Mental Health Facilities
Nursing Pathway Certificate Courses
This certificate is designed for students planning to seek entry in a Nursing program at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø or elsewhere.
Core Required Courses
Options & Electives
One of
One of
Two (2) University Transfer Electives in any subject.
For a full list of available UT elective courses, look at Credentials Associate Degrees Classification of Subjects list in the College Calendar. Electives chosen from Humanities or Social Sciences at the 200 level are strongly recommended.
| COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CREDITS |
LENGTH |
Locations & Dates
| START DATE |
CAMPUS |
DELIVERY |
LENGTH |
| Fall 2025 |
Prince George |
In Class |
1 year |
Entry Requirements
- Anatomy and Physiology 12 or equivalent (minimum 73%)
- Chemistry 11 or equivalent (minimum 70%)
- English Studies 12 or English Studies First Peoples 12 or equivalent (minimum 70%)
- Foundations of Math 11 or equivalent (minimum 70%)
*Anatomy and Physiology 12 or equivalent must be completed within five (5) years prior to the semester of admission to the NCBNP.
Invest in your future
Student fees vary by campus. Check the fee schedule for more details.
Supplies for this program can be purchased from the .