Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing

The Bachelor of Psychiatric (BPN) program is a full-time cohort program. Psychiatric nursing students will learn psychiatric nursing theory, mental health promotion and wellness. You’ll deepen your understanding of standards and competencies related to clinical practice, leadership, management, education and research. Mental health promotion and primary health care are emphasized, with a strong focus on clinical practice education. You’ll broaden your knowledge and skills in: addictions, sociology and psychology, economic, social and political influences in psychiatric nursing, informatics and statistics, integrating leadership and management theory and skills, research for evidence-based nursing practice.

Career Path

Growing demand for psychiatric nurses is opening doors to careers in clinical practice, leadership, management, education and research. You’ll continue to use your RPN designation, but your BPN will open the door to new opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, correctional institutions and programs, community health settings and youth centres.

Eligibility

Limited Intake

We have a limited number of admissions for this course. We advise students to apply early.

Post Study Work Visa

Post Study Work Visa availability - YES

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Kwantlen Polytechnic University below
  • WASSCE/A level Certificate (Biology, Chemistry)
  • School Transcript
  • Passport
  • Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

Kwantlen Polytechnic University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit 

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes

September, 2025

From January, 2025 to May, 2025

Open

May, 2026

From January, 2025 to February, 2026

Open

September, 2026

From May, 2025 to May, 2026

Open

May, 2027

From May, 2026 to February, 2027

Open