Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN) - Bilingual Option
The Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN) - Bilingual Option is a program offered jointly by the University of Regina's Faculty of Nursing and Saskatchewan Polytechnic, in partnership with La Cité universitaire francophone. The SCBScN Program bilingual option is offered only as a four-year program in Regina.
Why take this program?
- Four-year program, 50% in French and 50% in English
- Seven spots available for bilingual option
- Exclusive access to scholarships, services and resources in French at La Cité
- Applications can be completed at sasknursingdegree.ca
Testimonials
Are you bilingual and passionate about healthcare? You have the option to study in French in the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN) program.
The program is offered in a bilingual format: half of the courses are offered in French and half in English.
Seven seats are available for this program option of the four-year bachelor's program in Regina.
How does this program differ from the English-language program?
Several nursing courses (CNUR), the required Indigenous Studies (INDG 100) and Statistics (STAT 100) courses, and some elective courses are offered in French.
- The ENGL 100 required course has been replaced by FRN 352
- Special access to scholarships, including the Canadian Heritage scholarship of $500 per term (based on a minimum 9 credits per term)
- The program’s fourth-year practice is performed in a Francophone or bilingual environment
Advantages:
- Benefit from smaller classes and closer relationships with teaching faculty in French courses
- Improve your language and communications skills
- Expand your career and travel options
- Take advantage of scholarships offered for studies in French
- Access numerous services and resources in French provided free by La Cité
More information in English is available at sasknursingdegree.ca.
Degree Options
The SCBScN Program bilingual option is offered only as a four-year program in Regina.
Admission Requirements
An intermediate or advanced level of French and English is required (FRN 201 minimum). A French placement test must be taken before your application is considered complete. Applicants must also meet the English language proficiency requirements for the SCBScN program.
To be admitted to the SCBScN, you must complete the following courses* with a final mark of at least 70% in each course:
- English Language Arts A30, Français fransaskois A30 or Français immersion 30
- English Language Arts B30, Français fransaskois B30 or Français immersion 30
- Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-calculus 30 or Fondements de mathématiques or Pré-calcul 30
- Biology 30 or Biologie 30
- Chemistry 30 or Chimie 30
* or provincial equivalents
NB: you can receive course equivalencies at the University of Regina (ELA A30 and B30 = ENGL 100; Français fransaskois A30 and B30 or Français immersion 30 = FRN 352; Biologie 30 = BIOL 100 or BIOL 140; Chimie 30 = CHEM 100)
Applicants with the highest overall averages will be chosen.
Candidates with Postsecondary
If you have completed postsecondary courses or programs, you must:
- have an intermediate or advanced level of French and English. A French placement test must be taken before your application is considered complete. Applicants must also meet the English language proficiency requirements for the SCBScN program.
- have successfully completed the above subjects (English or French, math, biology, chemistry)
- forward your postsecondary transcripts to SaskPolytech
For more information, visit sasknursingdegree.ca.
Admission Process
- Consult the application form
- Under Application Type, select Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Under Admission Term, select Application Term
- In Planned Program of Study, select Saskatchewan Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Regina
- Check Yes to the question Are you applying to the SCBSCN Bilingual option offered in Regina?
Courses
Year 1 - Term 1 | *Courses delivered in French in italics | ||
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| BIOL 110 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 | |
| CNUR 100 | Practice Education: Community Partnerships | 3 | |
| CNUR 102 | Foundations of Care I: A Developing Professional | 3 | |
| FRN 340A1 | History of francophone healthcare in Canada | 3 | |
| INDG 100 | Introduction to Indigenous Studies | 3 | |
Year 1 - Term 2 | |||
| BIOL 111 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 | |
| CNUR 101 | Practice Education: Stable Populations | 3 | |
| CNUR 103 | Foundations of Care II: Professional Nursing | 3 | |
| CNUR 106 | Health and Education Across the Lifespan | 3 | |
| CNUR 107 | Introduction to Health Assessment | 3 | |
Year 2 - Term 1 | |||
| BIOL 222 | Microbiology for Health Professionals | 3 | |
| CNUR 201 | Counselling and Therapeutic Use of Groups | 3 | |
| CNUR 202 | Pharmacology | 3 | |
| CNUR 203 | Alterations in Health and Advanced Assessments I | 3 | |
| CNUR 205 | Practice Education: Acute Care Partnerships I | 3 | |
Year 2 - Term 2 | |||
| CNUR 204 | Alterations in Health and Advanced Assessments II | 3 | |
| CNUR 206 | Practice Education: Acute Care Partnerships II | 3 | |
| CNUR 209 | Nursing Research Methods | 3 | |
| FRN352 | Critical reading and writing | 3 | |
| STAT 100 | Elementary Statistics for Applications | 3 | |
Year 3 - Term 1 | |||
| CNUR 300 – on-line | Family Health | 3 | |
| Any two courses listed below | CNUR 302 | Theory & Practice Education: Child and Adolescent Partnerships* | 6 |
| CNUR 303 | Theory & Practice Education: Family and Newborn Partnerships | 6 | |
| CNUR 304 | Theory & Practice Education: Mental Health Partnerships | 6 | |
| CNUR 305 | Theory & Practice Education: Advanced Acute Care Partnerships | 6 | |
Year 3 - Term 2 | |||
| CNUR 301 – on-line | Leadership and Influencing Change | 3 | |
| Any two courses listed below: | |||
| CNUR 302 | Continued from Term 1 | 6 | |
| CNUR 303 | Continued from Term 1 | 6 | |
| CNUR 304 | Continued from Term 1 | 6 | |
| CNUR 305 | Continued from Term 1 | 6 | |
Year 4 - Term 1 | |||
| CNUR 400 – on-line | Social, Political & Economic Perspectives in Nursing | 3 | |
| CNUR 401 – on-line | Theory & Practice Education: Population Health & Community Partnerships | 6 | |
| CNUR 402 – on-line | Health Promotion with Senior Adults and Rural & Remote Populations | 3 | |
| Elective | Open Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | Open Elective | 3 | |
Year 4 - Term 2 | |||
| CNUR 403 | Focused Practice ** | 6 | |
| CNUR 404 | Transition to Practice ** | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours : 120 |
Total Credit Hours in French : 60
Total Credit Hours in English: 60
* in Fransaskois community institutions
** in partnership (TBD)
Information (in French) :
La Cité universitaire francophone
cite@uregina.ca | 306.585.4828
Information (in English) :
Faculty of Nursing
nursing@uregina.ca | 306.337.3300
Please complete the form and submit by email (admission deadline is February 15th, 2025): cnfs.cite@uregina.ca
