Admission to Pre-Psych Nursing: 

Applications will be accepted from students who meet the Brandon University admission requirements. 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.

Admission information and the online application are available from the Brandon University website, or by contacting the Admissions Office at (204) 727-7356. Applications and required documentation should be forwarded to the Admissions office as early as possible to meet application/document deadlines.

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: Requisite Skills and Abilities March 2, 2020

Admission to Year 2 of the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (BScPN) Program

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. 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.

Admission to the BScPN program is based on:

• Grade Point Average (GPA) in the Pre-Psychiatric Nursing courses (40%)
• Casper test results (40%) – see acuityinsights.com. 
• Multiple-Mini Interview (MMI) and Knowledge Assessment (15%)
• Letter of Intent/Resume (5%)

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

2024-2025 Casper Test Dates: 

**Please note Casper test dates and times are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST) which is one (1) hour ahead of Manitoba time.

October 10, 2024 @ 8:00 PM
November 12, 2024 @ 8:00 PM
November 19, 2024 @ 8:00 PM
December 10, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
December 10, 2024 @ 8:00 PM
January 9, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
January 21, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
February 6, 2025 @ 8:00 PM
March 4, 2025 @ 8:00 PM
April 3, 2025 @ 8:00 PM

Acuity Insights Assessment information for BU

In-person Multiple-Mini Interview (MMI) and Knowledge Assessment dates 2025:

Brandon Campus and Winnipeg Campus
May 13-15, 2025

Overview of In-person Multiple-Mini Interview (MMI) and Knowledge Assessment

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.

Application forms can be obtained from the B.Sc.P.N. Student Advisor Moodle site starting January 2025.

**Please submit your completed application form to the site-specific Program Admission Moodle page (69:007): 

Students requiring academic accommodations for the admission process must contact Student Accessibility Services at magnussonm@brandonu.ca prior to April 7, 2025.

Students seeking enrolment in the B.Sc.P.N. program who have graduated from a Licensed Practical Nursing program as recognized by the Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators, and who have practiced nursing for a minimum of 1800 hours within the past 24 months, and are eligible for active practicing status in Manitoba will be given transfer credit for up to 21 credit hours towards the B.Sc.P.N. program.

Students who have completed an undergraduate  degree in nursing and who are eligible for active practicing status, and who are seeking the BScPN as a second degree are required to complete 62.5 credits of designated courses.

Program Expenses

Transfer Credit and Prior Learning