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Diploma of Practical Nursing
- Peterborough, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- 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 (666667 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
- Personal support worker graduate admission route (see programme page). Certified secondary school transcripts translated into English
- English proficiency proof (IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 46 or Cambridge 169
- Or another route on Fleming's language requirements page).
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent secondary school graduation, Scanned certified or notarised transcripts translated into English, Programme-specific prerequisites on each programme page (for example Business needs Grade 12 C English and Grade 11 C Math, Or equivalent).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 46
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements
- Start dates and the minimum two-semester length. Apply through the International Application or a Fleming-approved agent and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Upload certified secondary school transcripts translated into English and English proficiency proof. Receive the offer (target 5-10 business days)
- Accept it in the portal and pay the full first-semester fees. Download the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter if approved
- Then apply for the study permit and visa or eTA. About 7 weeks before term
- Follow the arrival emails on housing and airport pickup.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,660 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Sutherland Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health and Community Services |
| Department | Department of Practical Nursing (PSW-PN Bridge) |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 666667 years |
| Scholarship note | entry scholarships for international students (https://flemingcollege. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
94 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
336 days leftProgram starts
May 2028
Apply by
15 Feb 2028
459 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,660 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $18,240 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 46, Cambridge 169.

