Tuition & Financial Planning
The UBC Student Services website on Finances & Financial Resources offers excellent information on tuition, scholarships, financial aid and loans.
2024/2025 Tuition Fees: excluding all other costs (e.g. books, supplies, accident insurance, CPR certificate renewal etc.) based on 30 credits.
- Canadian Residents: $5,960.10 (CAD) ($198.67 per credit - Starting 2024W)
- Tuition fees are published in the UBC Academic Calendar and are reviewed annually by the UBC Board of Governors.
- To find out how many credits are taken during the BSN program, please refer to the UBC Vancouver Academic Calendar 2024/2025
Check out the Additional Program Costs Table for a breakdown of estimated educational expenses
Departmental Scholarships & Awards: Recipients for most School of Nursing Awards are decided on by the Undergraduate Awards Committee .
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If you have any admission related questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of our Undergraduate Learning website. It covers not only admission related questions, but also program related frequently asked questions.
To find information related to your question, please use the "Keyword Search" bar at the top to narrow down your search.
Eg. Looking for fees? Type "fee" in the keyword bar.
Advising for Prospective Applicants
The BSN Program offers virtual drop in (in person at UBC-V Campus) and scheduled (online) advising appointments for prospective students.
Online or in person scheduled appointments are available:
Please email information@nursing.ubc.ca to book an advising appointment.
Sessions are heavily requested and so must be kept to 15 minute appointments. Please ensure to thoroughly read the information on this website as well as the Frequently Asked Questions, prior to attending an advising session to make the most of your time with an advisor.
Online Information Sessions
Connect with the UBC-V BSN program to discover about the program. Info sessions make it easy to get answers to your BSN admission related questions. In these sessions, we will provide an overview of the program at UBC-Vancouver, and the application process.
Who is this info sessions for?
These virtual information sessions are for anyone who is thinking about applying to the UBC-V BSN program. It is for those who would like to learn more about the program and gain insight into what it’s like to study nursing. These information sessions are also helpful for anyone who wants to learn more about what is involved in submitting a BSN application.
Information Sessions Dates: 2023 information sessions have concluded. Please check back in 2024 for future Information session dates.
*Please note: Information Sessions and Q&A sessions for self-identified Indigenous Applicants occur in partnership with UBC Indigenous Student Recruitment & Advising, and include additional resources.
British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) - Registration Requirements
When you apply to register as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) upon completion of the BSN program, you must meet BCCNM's Competencies and Standards for Entry-Level Registered Nurse Practice in British Columbia. It is important that you are aware of these requirements prior to applying for admission to the nursing program.
If you have concerns about whether or not you meet the Required Skills and Abilities from the BCCNM for practicing as a registered nurse, you may request an advising appointment with BSN Admissions.