Dawson Creek,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Associate of Arts - Health Studies in Fort St. John Canada | Northern Lights College
Northern Lights College
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Fort St. John Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
12,314
(c. USD8,854.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
NLC's Associate of Arts in Health Studies equips students for admission to health-focused bachelor's programs, particularly highlighting the University of Northern British Columbia's Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program. This two-year degree offers comprehensive studies in Arts and Sciences while familiarizing students with nursing professions and fulfilling UNBC's essential prerequisites in subjects like social sciences, English, Indigenous studies, human biology, microbiology, psychology, and statistics.
Professional Opportunities
Graduates who advance through UNBC's Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program qualify to pursue Registered Nurse certification. Registered Nurses work in multidisciplinary healthcare teams across various environments including hospitals, long-term care facilities, mental health services, public health agencies, and community health organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
- Graduation from a B.C. secondary school, or
- Completion of standing equivalent to graduation from a B.C. secondary school, or
- Deficient in no more than two courses from a B.C. secondary school graduation, which, if available, must be completed while attending College, or
- For certain programs, acceptable by special arrangement in view of the applicant’s experience, maturity, or ability.
English requirement for domestic students who received their secondary education in a language other than English and for all international students: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Version with minimum scores of: Speaking: 7.0; Listening: 7.5; Reading: 6.5; Writing: 7.0; Overall Band Score: 7.0. Alternatively, Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN) with minimum scores of: Speaking: 08; Listening: 10; Reading: 08; Writing: 07.
Tuition
CAD
12,314