Associate of Arts Degree Health Studies
Dawson Creek, Canada
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
CAD 10,770 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
NLC's Associate of Arts Degree (Health Studies) prepares students for entry into health-related degree programs, with an emphasis on the University of Northern British Columbia's Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program. The two-year Associate Degree (Health Studies) provides broad coverage across the Arts and Sciences while introducing students to nursing as a career and meeting UNBC's core prerequisite requirements in the social sciences, English, Indigenous studies, human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, psychology, and statistics.
Students who complete NLC's Associate of Arts Degree (Health Studies) with UNBC's grade requirements have an optimal transfer pathway into the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program (Please see the NBNP webpage for more information) and will be included among NLC students who have first claim to a designated number of seats each year. The partnership between NLC and UNBC enables prospective Registered Nurses to complete their post-secondary education in the north, for employment in the north.
Important Notes
- This program has an affiliation/partnership with the University of Northern British Columbia and the Northern Health Authority.
- The information on the page is a summary of the official Program Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council.
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Scholarships and Funding
The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online. Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid.
Curriculum
Semester 1
- BIOL 111: Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits; 105 hours)
(UNBC requires a minimum "B-" or 2.67 GPA for admission into the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program) - ENGL 100: Academic Writing (3 credits; 45 hours)
(UNBC requires a minimum "B-" or 2.67 GPA for admission into the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program) - MATH 104: Introduction to Statistics (3 credits; 60 hours)
(UNBC requires a minimum "B-" or 2.67 GPA for admission into the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program) - PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology I (3 credits; 45 hours)
(UNBC requires a minimum "B-" or 2.67 GPA for admission into the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program) - WGST 100: Women and Gender Studies (3 credits; 45 hours)
or PHIL 111: Contemporary Moral Issues (3 credits; 45 hours)
Semester 2
- ANTH 102: Cultural and Social Anthropology II (3 credits; 45 hours)
(UNBC requires a minimum "B-" or 2.67 GPA for admission into the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program) - BIOL 112: Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits; 105 hours)
(UNBC requires a minimum "B-" or 2.67 GPA for admission into the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program) - ENGL 105: Nonfictional Prose (3 credits; 45 hours)
or ENGL 111: Poetry and Drama (3 credits; 45 hours)
or ENGL 112: Prose Fiction (3 credits; 45 hours) - PSYC 102: Introduction to Psychology II (3 credits; 45 hours)
or SOCI 101: Introduction to Sociology I (3 credits; 45 hours) - HSCI 100: Introduction to Health Sciences (4 credits; 90 hours)
Semester 3
- ANTH 203: Contemporary Canadian Native Peoples (3 credits; 45 hours)
(UNBC requires a minimum "B-" or 2.67 GPA for admission into the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program) - ANTH 204: Medical Anthropology (3 credits; 45 hours)
- Elective Transferable to UNBC at the 200-Level (3 credits; 45 hours)
- HADM 310: Organizational Structure of the Canadian Health Care System (3 credits; 45 hours)
- HADM 311: Professional Nursing Seminar (1 credit; 22.5 hours)
Semester 4
- BIOL 105: Medical Microbiology (4 credits; 90 hours)
(UNBC requires a minimum "B-" or 2.67 GPA for admission into the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program) - Elective Transferable to UNBC at the 200-Level (3 credits; 45 hours)
- Elective Transferable to UNBC at the 200-Level (3 credits; 45 hours)
- Elective Transferable to UNBC at 200-Level (3 credits; 45 hours)
- SOCI 204: The Family in Canada (3 credits; 45 hours)
or PSYC 235: Structure and Dynamics of the Family (3 credits; 45 hours)
Notes:
- NLC offers many electives transferable to UNBC at the 200-Level. Subject areas include Archeology, Criminology, Education, English, History, Psychology, Sociology, and Research Methods in the Social Sciences. Please see the program Chairs, UNAS Timetables, and the BC Transfer Guide.
- The UNBC School of Nursing reserves the right to select applicants for admission or readmission to the Northern Baccalaureate Program on a competitive basis. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Career Opportunities
Students who proceed to complete UNBC's Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program will become eligible to apply for licensure as Registered Nurses. Working collaboratively on interprofessional healthcare teams, Registered Nurses are typically employed in acute care, residential care, mental health, public health, and community settings.