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Diploma of Practical Nursing

Mohawk College

  • Hamilton, Canada
  • 1.33 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Diploma

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About the program

A two-year diploma preparing students to become licensed practical nurses.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (33333 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate concepts and methods in Practical Nursing to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Two-year full-time diploma delivered over five semesters
  • With classroom instruction. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
  • Hospitals
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Medical clinics
  • Community health organizations

Curriculum

  • Two-year full-time diploma delivered over five semesters
  • With classroom instruction
  • Nursing lab practice
  • About 15 weeks of clinical and practicum experience and a final preceptorship. Fully accredited by the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses
  • Graduates are eligible to write the CPNRE.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • OSSD or equivalent including: Grade 12 English
  • C or U or equivalent Portfolio Submission Please note that portfolios submitted without a valid ontariocolleges.ca applicant number will not be accepted or considered. Submit your Animation Portfolio. Entry grade detail: OSSD or equivalent incl. Grade 12 English (C or U) and programme-specific maths/sciences
  • No minimum average published
  • Mature-applicant options.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma equivalent to the OSSD with Grade 12 English, Programme-specific subjects.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 83
  • PTE Academic 60
  • Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and intake deadline. Apply through the OCAS International Application Service (application fee 100 CAD). Upload your passport
  2. Academic transcripts
  3. English test scores and
  4. If under 18
  5. A custodian declaration. Accept the offer in the OCAS portal and pay the full tuition shown in the offer. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter
  6. Then apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds. Clear any conditions 30 days before classes
  7. Upload your permit approval and complete pre-registration.

Other costs

Tuition per year$17,015 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$8,510 CAD

Program details

CampusInstitute for Applied Health Sciences at McMaster University
Faculty or schoolHealth
DepartmentPractical Nursing
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60,40
Study paceFlexible,Fixed
Post-study stay33333 years
Scholarship noteInstitution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    2 days left
  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    15 Mar 2027

    122 days left
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    214 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1.33 years.