There are a variety of methods people have used to prepare for the CASPer. Practice exams, YouTube videos, typing practice, BeMo Guide Book, out-loud timed response practice, and online question practice were common strategies that others shared having used to prep for their CASPer exam.

Below are some of the cGPA percentages for previous admission years:

• 2015: 80%
• 2019: 82%
• 2022: 86%
• 2023: 82.4%
• 2024: 80.8%

Note: A high cGPA does not guarantee admission to the program.

• transcript (interim or final) that lists all the courses you will be submitting for PLAR approval
• the name of the institution where you took your HAP courses
• titles/names and course numbers/codes of all HAP courses (lecture and laboratory)
• PDF of FULL/COMPLETE syllabi for EACH INDIVIDUAL COURSE you are submitting for PLAR review. Note: all courses for PLAR review will be submitted on the same survey, so be sure to have them all ready before beginning the application.
• The PLAR application survey will provide details on what to name your PDF documents. Here is an example of the naming format from the 2023 Intake:
  • Last Name, First Name, UBC Student Number, Course Name, Course Code and Number – Syllabus
  • **DOCUMENT NAMING REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE – GO OFF OF CURRENT PLAR SURVEY SPECIFICATIONS**

PLAR Application Payment:

• A payment of $63.20 CAD is required for the PLAR application. Payment is submitted separately and can be done here.
• Follow the instructions on the form for payment. Credit card or Interac payment methods are accepted. Payment must be completed at the time that you submit your PLAR application.
• You will receive confirmation from the School of Nursing about receipt and approval or rejection of your PLAR application.

To meet UBC Nursing (Vancouver Campus) admission criteria, individuals must meet the Human Anatomy and Physiology (HAP) requirement (at least 6 credits). This can be obtained through the following:

• You may complete BIOL 153 or BIOL 155 at UBC within 4 years at time of application.
• You can complete HAP courses at another post-secondary institution – (must meet ALL 3 criteria below):
  • Your HAP courses must be listed on this HAP Approved Course List for 2024 Entry (This list is modified each year. We will do our best to update this as soon as possible, but please refer to the UBC-V BSN website if the most up-to-date list is not linked.)
  • Your HAP courses must be completed in the exact combination and order stated on the HAP Approved Course List.
  • Your HAP courses must be completed after September 2020 for the September 2025 intake (within 4 years of application).
• If you have not completed BIOL 153 or BIOL 155 at UBC or your HAP courses are not listed on the HAP Approved Course List, you must fill out a PLAR form for your HAP courses to be evaluated.

**Note: a PLAR application does NOT guarantee that your HAP courses will be approved by the School of Nursing**