Advanced Entry

Langara College, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a public college known for accessible, career-focused education and strong transfer pathways to Canadian universities. Although its institutional roots go back to 1965 and it became an independent college in 1994, Langara today serves about 22,000 students including approximately 1,500 international learners from more than 80 countries. The college provides a friendly, campus-based experience in one of Canada’s most livable and multicultural cities.

Langara offers around 72 programs spanning arts and sciences, business, health and community services, technology, and continuing studies, with an emphasis on small class sizes and experiential learning. The college is particularly well regarded for university-transfer credentials, diploma programs that lead directly to employment, and pathways that simplify progression to four-year degrees. Student supports include academic advising, tutoring, career services, and language assistance for newcomers.

For international students, Vancouver’s safe, diverse neighborhoods and strong employer market make Langara an appealing option for academic preparation or career-oriented study. Housing, health insurance, and practical settlement resources are available through the college, and students benefit from English-language support and orientation programming. Prospective applicants should explore transfer agreements, program start dates, and available scholarships to align study plans with Canadian credential and immigration goals.

The Advanced Entry program at Langara College is for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in British Columbia who want to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). This program allows students to enter the BSN program in term 3, completing their degree in two years and eight months.

The curriculum is based on five central philosophies, focusing on professional communication, knowledge, and practice skills. Students explore concepts in health, healing, and nursing practice through classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences, including clinical placement experiences in various healthcare facilities and settings.

Graduates can pursue careers as registered nurses, nurse practitioners, or health educators in hospitals, community health centers, or long-term care facilities. They may also work in healthcare administration, research, or policy development, applying their knowledge and skills to promote health and well-being.