After Degree Nursing Program (ADNP)

The language of instruction at the University of Regina is English. All applicants to the University of Regina must therefore demonstrate an appropriate level of proficiency in the English language. Any one of the following will be accepted as satisfactory evidence:

1. Successful completion of at least three years of formal, full-time English at a secondary school that is a recognized school or institution where English is primary language of instruction.
2. Successful completion of the English as a Second Language (Advanced EAP) program or a minimum average score of 55 on the ESL placement exam both offered through the Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Regina. For further information, please contact English as a Second Language Office, Room 114, South Residence, University of Regina, Regina, SK, S4S 0A2, Tel: (306) 585-4585 or esl@uregina.ca.
3. Successful completion of at least 24 credit hours (University of Regina degree level equivalent) in an approved English-language post-secondary institution, including at least 6 credit hours in humanities or social science subjects and with a minimum grade point average of 60.00% or equivalent is considered an acceptable demonstration of proficiency in English. Post-secondary institutions that meet this requirement must be verified by the University of Regina using industry-recognized higher education resources.
   • • For the Faculty of Nursing, post-secondary studies from a country where education at the post-secondary or secondary level is not commonly delivered in English, those studies must have been completed within two (2) years of application to the Faculty in order to meet English Language proficiency. Refer to the English Language Proficiency List by Country.
4. Advanced Placement English (grade of 3 or better) or International Baccalaureate Higher English (grade of 4 or better) or SAT II English (required score varies).
5. GCSE/IGCSE/GCE O’ Level English, English Language, or English as a Second Language with minimum grade of ‘B’ or GCE A/AS/AICE Level English or English Language with minimum grade of ‘C’.
6. Completion of the IELTS (Academic) exam with the following minimum scores in each category:

• Overall score of 7.0
• Speaking 7.0
• Writing 6.5
• Listening 7.0
• Reading 6.5

Nursing is a physically demanding profession. If you are accepted into the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, you will be required to participate in all aspects of the program. You will engage in clinical practice that involves physically strenuous activity such as repetitive lifting and bending, walking and standing over extended periods, and fine motor coordination.

For more information on the skills and abilities of a registered nurse, please refer to the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan’s Becoming a Registered Nurse in Saskatchewan: Requisite Skills and Abilities (222 KB – PDF).

If you are enrolled in an admission requirement course at or beyond the deadline:

Applicants who have met all admission requirements at the time of application will be given priority. Conditional admission may be considered for applicants who have completed a minimum of three (3) or more admission requirement courses by the document deadline of March 15. Applicants who are enrolled in a remaining admission requirement course at or beyond the admission deadline may be offered conditional admission provided they are enrolled in the courses for which they have a deficit. Preference will be given to students to have completed all course requirements by the document deadline.

Applicants who have been admitted conditionally must satisfy all conditions outlined by the program including the completion of all admission requirement courses. An official transcript showing completion of these courses must be submitted to the University of Regina by June 30.

You may want to complete the Nursing Readiness Certificate which is offered through the Centre for Continuing Education and is comprised of the prerequisite admission courses for the After Degree Nursing Program.

Completion of this certificate does not guarantee admission into the After Degree Nursing Program. This certificate is not eligible for Canada Student Financial Assistance.

Follow the steps outlined on the Application Status page.

Each year, the After Degree Nursing Program receives more applications than available spaces. Admission to the After Degree Nursing Program is based on competitive entry. All applications are considered; Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given preference.