Admission to the BScPN Program
Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Pre-Psychiatric Nursing
Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Pre-Psychiatric Nursing
Admission Requirements
Applications will be accepted from students who meet the Brandon University admission requirements. Please refer to the following Admissions links:
- Canadian High School Applicant Admission Requirements
- International High School Applicant Admission Requirements
- Transfer Credit and Prior Learning
Recommended High School Courses
Although not required for admission to Brandon University, Biology 40S is a pre-requisite for Anatomy & Physiology and Math 40S Pre-Calculus or Applied is a pre-requisite for Introduction to Statistics. Grade 12 English is required. As a result of pre-requisite requirements for Anatomy & Physiology and Introduction to Statistics, it is highly recommended that students entering Pre-Psychiatric Nursing have completed Biology 40S and Math 40S Pre-Calculus or Applied.
Requisite Skills, Abilities and Capacities for BScPN Students
Applicants must be able to demonstrate all requisite skills and abilities as these are requirements for the BScPN program and the demands of the profession of Psychiatric Nursing.
How to Apply
Applicants are admitted to Brandon University by completing the Admissions application online or by contacting Brandon University Admissions Office at admissions@brandonu.ca. Applications and required documentation should be forwarded to the Admissions office as early as possible to meet application/document deadlines.
Admission to Year 2 of the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (BScPN) Program
Admission to Year 2 of the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (BScPN) Program
Admission Requirements
Students may apply and will be considered for admission into the BScPN program providing each Pre-Psychiatric Nursing course is completed with a “C” grade or higher and an overall admission GPA of 2.5 is obtained.
Admission to the BScPN program is based on:
- Grade Point Average (GPA) in the Pre-Psychiatric Nursing courses (70%)
- Casper test results (30%) – learn more on the Casper test page
Additionally, applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the application deadline for Year II and show satisfactory completion of:
- A university-level Indigenous course or completion of Indigenous Canada – University of Alberta or Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education – University of British Columbia).
- Manitoba Child Abuse Registry Check (current within 6 months)
- Manitoba Adult Abuse Registry Check (current within 6 months)
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (current within 6 months)
- Immunization Record
- IELTS assessment, if applicable
Application Assessment
Seat capacity in Year 2 of the program is limited to 35 students at the Brandon campus and 60 students at the Winnipeg campus.
In keeping with Brandon University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity, a proportion of seats in the program are reserved for graduates of Indigenous Health Studies Transition (IHST) program, applicants who are of Indigenous ancestry, and applicants who are People of Colour.
Applicants to the psychiatric nursing program are ranked, based on the merit of the application, until the maximum enrollment is reached.
How to Apply
Application forms can be obtained from the B.Sc.P.N. Student Advisor Moodle site starting January 2026. Students must apply to the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing program by May 1st of the year of the desired entry to the program.
Please submit your completed application form to the site-specific Program Admission Moodle page (69:007).