Program Overview

Program Overview

The Baccalauréat en sciences infirmičres - Initial training - Campus Laval is a 3-year university program that allows students to become clinical nurses. The program is designed for individuals who have a penchant for sciences and human relationships.

Program Details

• Duration: 3 years
• Credits: 103
• Language: French
• Campus: Laval
• Faculty: Faculty of Nursing

Admission Requirements

• Diploma: Diploma of college studies (DEC) or equivalent
• Prerequisites:
  • Biology: A course in human biology
  • Chemistry: General Chemistry, Solution Chemistry or Organic Chemistry
  • Mathematics: Advanced Statistics or Advanced Quantitative Methods, Differential Calculus or Calculus I, Integral Calculus or Calculus II
  • Physics: Mechanics, Electricity and magnetism, Waves and modern physics
• French Language Requirement: Demonstrate proficiency in French, with a minimum score of C1 (500/699) in comprehension and a minimum score of B2 (425/699) in written expression
• Interview: May be required for some candidates

Tuition Fees

• Resident: $2,177.05 per quarter (15 credits)
• Non-Resident: $5,387.20 per quarter (15 credits)
• International: $15,602.05 per term (15 credits)
• French or Belgian Student: $5,387.20 per term (15 credits)

Program Structure

The program consists of two orientations:

• Clinique: 105 credits, with 98 obligatory credits and 7 optional credits
• International pathway: 106 credits, with 99 obligatory credits and 7 optional credits

Races

• First Year:
  • CSS 1900: Collaboration in health sciences 1
  • SOI 1613: Person and health
  • SOI 1624: Experiences relating to surgery
  • SOI 1702: Internship in the context of chronic illness
  • SOI 1705: Internship in a surgical context
  • SOI 1803: Introduction to nursing sciences
  • SOI 1814: Nursing and health assessment 1
  • SOI 1823: Nursing and health assessment 2
  • SOI 1833: Contemporary issues in nursing sciences
  • SOI 1903: Health Experiments in Medicine 2
  • SOI 1904: Health experiments in medicine 1
• Second Year:
  • CSS 2900: Collaboration in Health Sciences 2
  • SOI 2114: Critical Care Experiences 1
  • SOI 2115: Critical Care Experiences 2
  • SOI 2604: Mental Health Experiences
  • SOI 2723: Internship in critical care
  • SOI 2802: Nursing research and practice
  • SOI 2824: Clinical management and quality of nursing care
  • SOI 2904: Health experiences and issues in perinatal care
  • SOI 2913: Experiences and health issues of older people
• Third Year:
  • CSS 3900: Collaboration in Health Sciences 3
  • SOI 3614: Integrated palliative approach
  • SOI 3624: Population health and nursing practice
  • SOI 3724: Community Care Internship
  • SOI 3801: Training of the next generation of nurses
  • SOI 3802: Nursing profession and political influence

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community health organizations. They can also pursue further education in nursing or related fields.

Research Areas

The program focuses on the following research areas:

• Nursing Practice: Development of nursing skills and knowledge
• Healthcare Systems: Organization and management of healthcare services
• Health Promotion: Promotion of healthy lifestyles and disease prevention
• Nursing Education: Development of nursing education programs and curricula

Additional Information

• Accreditation: The program is accredited by the Order of Nurses of Quebec
• Certification: Graduates are eligible to write the certification exam for registered nurses in Quebec
• Scholarships: Available to students who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need