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Diploma of Practical Nursing
- Cornwall, 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
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma with Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 12 Math (C or U)
- Grade 12 Chemistry (C or U) and Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U)
- highly competitive
- applications complete by February 1 are ranked.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with programme prerequisites (typically Grade 12 English at C/U level and Grade 11 Math at C/U/M level; some programmes add science or other prerequisites); non-Canadian transcripts are assessed by the college
Language tests
- IELTS 6
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Check the programme page for entry requirements and apply at least four months before the start date Apply online through the SLC International Application Service with an OCAS account (international.ocas.ca) and pay the 100 CAD application fee through Flywire Upload passport
- certified and translated transcripts
- diploma or degree
- proof of English proficiency Receive the Letter of Acceptance and pay the amount on it by its deadline (tuition deposit 2
- 350 CAD
- non-refundable) Apply to IRCC for the study permit with the Letter of Acceptance and upload the approval to the portal.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,304, $18,300 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Cornwall |
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| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
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Program starts
September 2027
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No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $18,304, $18,300 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6, IELTS Academic 6.