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Diploma of Practical Nursing

Keyano College

Fort McMurray, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Diploma

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 (3 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

High school diploma with English 30-1 (65%) or 30-2 (75%)
Biology 30 (65%) and Math 20-1 (50%) or 20-2 (60%); Competitive entry ranked by GPA in required courses; Non-academic requirements apply.

Accepted academic background

Alberta high school diploma or equivalent (international credentials; IQAS assessment may be requested); Mature students 21+ per programme rules; Social Work needs a pre-entry interview; Practical Nurse has non-academic requirements

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 84
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 73

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificate
English proficiency evidence
Statement of purpose where requested
Financial support evidence

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Diploma of Practical Nursing. Prepare academic transcripts
Graduation evidence
Language results
required supporting documents. Complete the application to Keyano College. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,289 CAD
Application fee	$107 CAD
Deposit	$5,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Clearwater Campus
Faculty or school	School of Health & Human Services
Department	Nursing
Teaching language	English
Credit value	86
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Keyano College offers awards and scholarships for eligible students. International eligibility, Award value, And deadlines vary by award.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
366 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.