Bridging to Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) and Nursing
Bridging to STEM & Nursing is a suite of classes designed to help you enter the exciting and growing professions in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Nursing without the high school science prerequisites.
If you have always wanted a career in STEM or nursing — or you have been working for some time and you want a change but you didn’t take the right classes in high school or you have been out of school for a while — this is the program to take you to your better future.
Take your first year or more in Yorkton. These classes can be taken over one year or over several years.
Why Parkland College?
“I chose Parkland College because it is a good middle-ground between high school and university for transition. The best thing about Parkland College is the personal relationships between students and staff – they know you by name!”
– Larissa Perepeluk
“I chose Parkland College because it was close to home. I would recommend the College because of the small class sizes, engaging instructors and helpful/friendly atmosphere.”
– Brady Lang
Sample Bridging to STEM & Nursing Schedule:
NOTE: The following schedules are a suggestion only. You should talk to an academic advisor to help you select your classes based on your background and career goals.
Term 1 (September-December)
| Class | University | Credit Eligible | Transferable to Other University |
| MATH 101 | U of R | Yes | Yes |
| CHEM 100 | U of R | Yes | No |
| INTS 100/102 | U of S | Yes | Yes |
| INDG 100 | U of R | Yes | Yes |
| PSYC 120 | U of S | Yes | Yes |
| Tutorial | Parkland College | No | No |
Term 2 (January-April) – STEM Pathway
| Class | University | Credit Eligible | Transferable to Other University |
| ENG 100-level | U of R/U of S | Yes | Yes |
| CHEM 104 | U of R | Yes | Yes |
| PHYS 30 | High School-level | No | No |
| BIOL 140 | U of R | Yes | Yes |
| MATH 102 | U of S | Yes | Yes |
| Tutorial | Parkland College | No | No |
Term 2 (January-April) – Nursing Pathway
| Class | University | Credit Eligible | Transferable to Other University |
| ENG 100-level | U of R/U of S | Yes | Yes |
| CHEM 104 | U of R | Yes | Yes |
| PHYS 121 | U of S | Yes | Yes |
| BIOL 140 | U of R | Yes | Yes |
| MATH 102 | U of S | Yes | Yes |
| Tutorial | Parkland College | No | No |
Next Steps
– Apply to either University of Saskatchewan or University of Regina for admission (you can take all of the classes as either a U of R or U of S student)
– Meet with an academic advisor at Parkland College to choose classes and register in classes
– You can be either a University of Regina or a University of Saskatchewan student and take these classes. The university you choose will depend on where you would like to complete your degree: Saskatoon, Regina or Yorkton (Nursing only).
University of Saskatchewan
– Begin an application, choose undergraduate, College of Arts & Science four-year Arts degree, unsure of major (you will change this later when you have the science classes that are needed for STEM and Nursing)
– High school average of 72 required
– Mature (over 21) and transitions admission available if you do not have a 72 average
– The cost of application is $90 plus $20 high school transcript fee
University of Regina
– Begin an application, choose undergraduate, U of R for the campus and Bachelor of Arts unsure of major (you will change this later when you have the science classes that are needed for STEM and Nursing)
– High school average of 65 required
– Mature admission available (over 21)
– The cost of application is $100 plus $20 high school transcript fee