Earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) through a four-year collaborative program between Keyano College and the University of Alberta. This intensive degree combines academic instruction with hands-on clinical experience across acute care, mental health, and community health settings. Graduates are eligible to write the NCLEX-RN exam to become licensed Registered Nurses (RNs) in Alberta and across Canada.
University Collaboration
This program is part of the University of Alberta Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program. Students complete:
Graduates of the BScN program are prepared to pursue licensure as Registered Nurses (RNs) and may work in:
High School Diploma (or equivalent)
To be considered for admission, applicants must have a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum 75% average in five matriculation subjects and no grade below 60%. Admission is competitive and based on the annual GPA cutoff.
Required subjects are:
Applicants over 21 years of age must meet the following criteria:
English Language Proficiency (if applicable)
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency through one of the following:
Spoken Language Proficiency Requirement
In addition to demonstrating English Language Proficiency, applicants whose first language is not English must also present Spoken Language Proficiency. Applicants who have six or more years of full-time education (including grade 12 year or higher) in a Canadian school where the language of instruction was English, meet this requirement. If applicants do not present these years of English education, they can meet this requirement by presenting one of the following:
Students are required, per Alberta Health Services (AHS), to provide the following while enrolled in the program:
Canadian Indigenous Applicants
Five positions per year are made available in the Nursing program for qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry.
Students with post-secondary coursework will be ranked using a combination of high school and post-secondary grades:
Applications open October 1 each year
Admission is competitive and based on an academic rating scale
Offers extended to applicants with a GPA at or above the annual threshold
Waitlisted applicants may be admitted based on ranking and seat availability
Competitive GPA criteria may change annually
Years 1–3: Tuition paid to Keyano College
Year 4: Tuition and fees paid directly to the University of Alberta
Year 1
Term I (Fall)
Year 1
Term II
Year 1
Term III
Year 2
Term I
Year 2
Term II
Total: 15 credits
Year 2
Term III (Spring)
Note: Elective must be transferable to the University of Alberta and completed before Year 4.
STAT (*3) may be substituted for NURS 211.
Year 3
Term I
Total: 15 credits
Year 3
Term II (Winter)
NCLEX Preparation Course (Optional)
Term I (Fall)
IENRN 109 – Comprehensive Next Generation NCLEX Preparation (45 hours)
This asynchronous course supports BScN students preparing for the NCLEX-RN by covering:
Eligibility: BScN students completing or who have completed Year 4.
October 1 each year. Apply early; admission is competitive.
You remain in Fort McMurray and complete Year 4 under the University of Alberta.
Is NCLEX preparation included?
Optional prep course is available (IENRN 109).
Due to clinical and course load demands, part-time work is possible but should be carefully managed.
What if I already have a degree?
Previous post-secondary experience may be assessed for transfer credits but does not guarantee advanced standing.
The departments are eager to welcome you to the College, read the Welcome Letter for your program below:
Important Note
Keyano College reserves the right to adjust course content, scheduling, and structure as necessary. Students will be notified in advance of any significant changes. Staying informed is the responsibility of the student.
Although this program is not currently accepting applications for the 2024–2025 academic year, you can:
Explore the ELCC Certificate Program
Email Registrar@keyano.ca to express interest in future intakes
Prepare documentation in advance for future admission cycles
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