Back to search
DiplomaRecommended
Diploma of Practical Nursing
- Prince Albert, 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: 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
- The Practical Nursing program is subject to the competitive admission process. Grade 12 with a minimum overall score of 65% in the following four subjects: a 30-level English Language Arts
- Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 or Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 30
- one of Biology 30
- Chemistry 30 or Physics 30
- and... English language proficiency is also required (see English score).
Accepted academic background
Grade 12 (or equivalent, or 15 post-secondary credits) with programme-specific subjects and averages; competitive programmes ranked by average
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0 overall (Writing 6.5
- IELTS Academic 7
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements on the programme page and the intake (competitive programme: applications open 1 October; international application deadline 31 December
- documents due 31 January). Apply online through the Applicant Hub ( and pay the 150 CAD application fee. Upload high school transcripts
- the completion certificate and English proficiency proof. Receive the offer letter and pay the non-refundable 5
- 000 CAD tuition deposit within 30 days. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter
- then apply to IRCC for a study permit with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,800 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $45,248 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Prince Albert Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Leslie and Irene Dubé School of Nursing |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | International students can apply for merit awards (https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/international/international-scholarships.aspx). |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Dec 2026
47 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 31 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,800 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $45,248 CAD. The estimated living cost is $14,500 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0 overall (Writing 6.5, IELTS Academic 7.