Burman is pleased to have a transfer agreement with Kettering College in Kettering, Ohio for a Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing. Please note the following details.
Burman University Entrance Requirements:
Entrance requirements are given in terms of Alberta High School courses. Please consult the Burman Academic Calendar for regional equivalencies.
No grade lower that 65% in the following subjects.
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Math 30-1 (Math 30-2 with a minimum 75%)
- Biology 30
- Chemistry 30
- One other approved course at the 30 level. Physics recommended.
70% average overall in course required for entrance.
Initial admission will be to the Certificate in Health Sciences.
Program Sequence:
The nursing program at Kettering requires a minimum of 127 credits. 45 of those credits will be taken at Burman during 3 terms, a Fall, Winter, Fall sequence. Courses are:
Course |
Title/Description |
Credits |
BIOL 111 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
3 |
BIOL 112 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
3 |
BIOL 216 |
Microbiology |
3 |
CHEM 102 |
Fundamentals of Organic and Biological Chemistry |
3 |
BHSC 215 |
Introduction to Research in Behavioural Science |
1 |
ENGL 201 |
Literature and Composition I |
3 |
ENGL 202 |
Literature and Composition II |
3 |
HLED 200 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
Humanities |
PHIL, ARTH, MUHL, upper division ENGL, HIST, SCHL 171, Modern Language |
3 |
Humanities |
PHIL, ARTH, MUHL, upper division ENGL, HIST, SCHL 171, Modern Language |
3 |
MATH 110 |
Contemporary Mathematics |
3 |
MATH 240 |
Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
PSYC 160 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
PSYC 260 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
SOCI 160 |
Introductory Sociology |
3 |
43 |
The remaining credits will be taken at Kettering College.
Transfer to Kettering:
The student must have a minimum CGPA over the 45 credits taken at Burman of 2.80 with no grade lower than a C in order to transfer. Students will normally transfer Winter term of their second year.
As part of this partnership students transferring from Burman University to Kettering College will receive a 25% discount on their Kettering tuition.This discount is available only for two academic years following transfer from Burman. For those students requiring Canadian student loans while attending Kettering College, it is recommended that such students make themselves aware of the rules and regulations regarding foreign study and Canadian student loans.
Course Schedule at Kettering College
BIOL 350 | Pathophysiology | |
NRSB 305 | Pharmacology in Nursing | |
NRSB 315 | Foundations of Nursing | |
RELB 101 | Seventh-day Adventist Fundamental Beliefs and the Healing Ministry of Christ | |
COMM 215 | Introduction to Human Communication | |
NRSB 301 | Wellness and Health Promotion | |
NRSB 325 | Medical Surgical Nursing 1 | |
RELX | Religion Elective | |
NRSB 335 | Medical Surgical Nursing 2 | |
NRSB 355 | Population Health Concepts |
NRSB 331 | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Concepts | |
NRSB 341 | Family Nursing Concepts | |
NRSB 371 | Nursing Research | |
RELP 316 | Spirituality in Healing and Health Care | |
HUMN | Humanities Elective | |
NRSB 405 | Medical Surgical Nursing 3 | |
NRSB 411 | Essentials of Nursing Leadership, Management, and Informatics | |
NRSB 425 | Capstone Nursing Experience | |
NRSB 435 | NCLEX-RN Success Strategies | |
RELP 306 | Spiritual Dimensions of Death and Dying |