Overview of the LPN to BScN Pathway
The LPN to BScN pathway is the admission pathway for Practical Nurses who are currently licensed in Saskatchewan through the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Saskatchewan (CLPNS). There are 46 seats available in this pathway between the Regina and Saskatoon site.
The LPN to BScN Pathway is designed as a full-time, two-year program. Students admitted to this program will be required to complete their courses as a full-time student over six consecutive terms. This includes full-time programming in the spring/summer terms. Students may be required to complete one or more of their practice education placements outside of Regina and Saskatoon.
Applicants who were required to discontinue (RTD) from the SCBScN program and have completed their Practical Nursing Diploma since their RTD are required to petition for readmission. See Petitioning and Readmission Students (Previous SCBScN Students Only) tab.
Physical Demands of the Program
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).
Applying for the SCBScN Program through the LPN to BScN Pathway
Important Dates & Deadlines
As the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a competitive-entry program, applicants often require a higher average than the minimum average required for admission.
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| Program / Student Type | Application Window | Transcripts & CLPNS License | Final Transcripts |
| Domestic | October 1 – February 15 | March 15 | August 1 |
| International | October 1 – December 31 | January 31 | August 1 |
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Successful completion of a practical nursing program from a recognized Canadian institution.
- Proof of an unencumbered and unrestricted license with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Saskatchewan (CLPNS).
- Admission is competitive, based on the last 30 credit hours of approved post-secondary courses presented.
- A minimum AGPA of 65.00% is required.
For admission purposes, a recognized institution in Canada is one that is a member of either Colleges & Institutes Canada or Universities Canada. A recognized institution outside of Canada is one that offers University or College-level programming, and is authorized by the government in that country. The University of Regina follows the Pan-Canadian Quality Assurance Framework for the Assessment of International Academic Credentials.
Official Post Secondary Transcripts
All post-secondary education must be declared on your application with official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions accompanying your application. See University of Regina for details. All post secondary transcripts must be mailed directly from the institution attended to the University of Regina. If an applicant attends another institution after submitting their application to the SCBScN program, they are required to notify the University of Regina. A transcript from the attended institution must be received by August 1. All applicants who have completed post-secondary coursework must be considered in good standing (i.e. not on faculty or university level probation) at the University of Regina or former academic institution as of the start date of the program to retain their seat.
Admission will be revoked if an application form is found to be inaccurate or incomplete, or if supporting documents are discovered to be fraudulent. Transfer credit will not be awarded for courses taken at institutions not listed on application forms or if an applicant fails to notify the University of Regina of courses completed after submitting their application.
Current College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Saskatchewan (CLPNS) License and Registration Number
The proof of current Saskatchewan practicing licensure must be submitted to the Admission Office: enrolment.services@uregina.ca by the January 31st deadline for international applicants and the March 15th deadline for domestic applicants.
If you are a First Nation, Métis, or Inuit applicant, you may qualify for an equity seat if you provide one of the following forms of verification:
- Certificate of Indian Status
- Métis Membership Card
- Letter of confirmation of Indigenous ancestry from either your Band’s Indian Registry Administrator or Métis Local
Applicants with Indigenous citizenship should submit their proof of citizenship to the Admission Office at enrolment.services@uregina.ca.
How to Apply
- Applications will be accepted from October 1 to January 31.
- Fill out the undergraduate application for admission on the University of Regina’s Application Management portal
- If you have not previously used the online application, you will create a new login ID and password
- For application level, choose Undergraduate
- For application type choose Upper Years/LPN to BScN Pathway/After Degree Nursing Program
- For Planned Program of Study choose: SCBScN – LPN to BScN Pathway
- Pay the $100 application fee (you may select ‘Pay later’ if you have paid this fee previously), please refer to “Application Fee” section for details.
Applicants must declare all post-secondary institutions attended for any length of time. Failure to disclose attendance at any post-secondary institution will lead to cancellation of your application, or withdrawal from the program.
*Note: Students may also be subject to a $100 transfer credit assessment fee in addition to the application fee.
Application Fee
There is a non-refundable application fee of $100 which must be submitted with your application form. If you are applying online, payments can only be made using a credit card.
If you are a current or former University of Regina student, you are not required to pay this application fee; however, you must provide your University of Regina student identification number for verification and check off the box on the application form indicating that you are a current/former University of Regina student.
*Note: Students may also be subject to a $100 transfer credit assessment fee in addition to the application fee.
Submit Documents to:
If you are a domestic applicant (Canadian/Permanent Resident of Canada), please contact your educational institution(s) to mail or email your official transcript to:
Registrar’s Office, Ad-Hum, Room 108
University of Regina
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK CANADA S4S 0A2
academic.records@uregina.ca
If you are an international applicant who will be on Study Permit, please contact your educational institution(s) to mail or email your official transcript to:
UR International Enrolment Services
College West Building, Room 127
University of Regina
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK CANADA S4S 0A2
international.admissions@uregina.ca
Applicants admitted to the LPN to SCBScN pathway will receive the following transfer credit block of 36 credit hours. This transfer credit block is granted upon completion of an approved practical nursing program and current licensure as a Saskatchewan LPN:
- BIOL 110 – Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIOL 111 – Human Anatomy & Physiology II
- Two Open Elective Credits
- CNUR 100 – Practice Education: Community Partnerships
- CNUR 101 – Practice Education: Stable Populations
- CNUR 102 – Foundations of Care l: A Developing Professional
- CNUR 103 – Foundations of Care ll: Professional Nursing
- CNUR 106 – Health and Education Across the Lifespan
- CNUR 107 – Introduction to Health Assessment
- CNUR 202 – Pharmacology
- CNUR 205 – Practice Education: Acute Care Partnerships l
No additional transfer credit will be granted for courses completed as part of an applicant’s practical nursing program. If an applicant has completed courses in addition to their practical nursing diploma or another institution, additional transfer credit will be considered.
Decisions and Notification of Successful Applicants
Notification of admission will begin in late spring.
English Language Proficiency (ELP) Requirements
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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).
- 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’.
- 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
What if I am Currently Taking Courses?
Post Secondary Courses
Applicants who are enrolled in post-secondary courses at the time of application, must submit a subsequent, final transcript by August 1 (in addition to the transcript received January 31).
Applicants with outstanding grades at another post-secondary institution as of August 1 will be required to have an additional transcript submitted to the University of Regina by September 1.
How Do I Check the Status of My Application?
Follow the steps outlined on the Application Status page.
If you are domestic applicant (Canadian/Permanent Resident of Canada), please contact:
Enrolment Services
Administration Humanities Building, Room 108
University of Regina
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK S4S 0A2 CANADA
Email: enrolment.services@uregina.ca
If you are international applicant who will be on study permit, please contact:
UR International Enrolment Services
College West Building, Room 127
University of Regina
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK S4S 0A2 CANADA
Email: international.admissions@uregina.ca