Based on such factors as a low student-to-faculty ratio, overall ranking in medical and research grants, total research dollars per faculty member, scholarship money and reputation, the University of British Columbia (UBC) ranks the highest among universities in British Columbia. The "MacLean's" ranking of medical and doctoral programs corroborates the high ranking, indicating strong medical research at the university.
The UBC School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) at the undergraduate level. Students must complete prerequisite courses in English and human anatomy and physiology to be admitted to the program. An interview is also required as part of the admission process. The school also offers the Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) as a general track and with a specialization to become a nurse practitioner. UBC also offers a Ph.D. in the field. Courses of study include Advanced Methods in Qualitative Fieldwork and the Philosophy of Evidence.
University of British Columbia
School of Nursing
T201-2211 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, B.C. V6T 2B5
Canada
604-822-7417
nursing.ubc.ca
The School of Nursing at the University of Victoria (UV) in Victoria also ranks among the best in the province based on the same factors used to determine UBC's rankings. The university's nursing program offers the B.S.N. as a traditional on-campus program. The school also has a distance education program leading to a post-B.S.N. diploma that provides nursing professionals with additional specialized training. At the graduate level, UV offers the M.S.N. with specializations in nursing leadership, nurse education and as a nurse practitioner. Students can also pursue the M.S.N. in conjunction with a Master of Science in Health Informatics. The school also offers a Ph.D.
School of Nursing
University of Victoria
P.O. Box 1700, STN CSC
Victoria, B.C. V8W 2Y2
Canada
250-721-7954
nursing.uvic.ca
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) ranks highly among Canadian universities as well. The school's nursing program offers three different undergraduate programs. UNBC offers the traditional B.S.N. degree as a collaborative effort with the College of New Caledonia and Northwest Community College. The school also offers a post-B.S.N. program and a rural nursing certificate program. At the graduate level, UNBC offers the M.S.N. and a nurse practitioner program.
University of Northern British Columbia
3333 University Way
Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9
Canada
250-960-5555
unbc.ca