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Diploma In Practical Nursing
Northern College - Kirkland Lake Campus, Canada
CAD 17716
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 100 Waived
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
65%
Min GPA
Program Overview
You’ll learn about the Nursing process and the role of nursing education in promoting health and wellness. You’ll hone your communication and leadership skills.
And – from minor scrapes to complex health challenges, mental health and even palliative care – you’ll gradually develop a holistic approach to nursing, and the capacity to provide care and comfort to patients with varying conditions at all stages of life.
At every step along the way, you’ll practice new skills within our state-of-the-art training facility. And you’ll top it all off with an eight-week placement that marks the official start to your career as a caring and competent practitioner.
Practical Nursing is a is a 2-year (4 semester) program leading to an Ontario college diploma in Practical Nursing. Northern College’s Practical Nursing program has received a Category 1 Program Approval from the College of Nurses of Ontario. Northern College delivers the current diploma program standards that meet the national Entry to Practice Competencies to prepare graduates for the Regulatory Exam – Practical Nurse (REx-PN).
Northern’s Practical Nursing program holds as its philosophy a set of beliefs and values based on five key concepts: the client, health, caring, nursing, and the role that teaching and learning play in enabling individuals and their families and groups to achieve optimal health outcomes. These concepts are interrelated, interdependent and integrated throughout the curriculum. Registered Practical Nurses work with individuals, families, groups, and communities (autonomously or in consultation with nursing and the multi-disciplinary team) to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-informed nursing care, services and programs that promote health and rehabilitation, prevent injury and disease, maintain and restore health, and provide palliation.
Additional Information
Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 3 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) 
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 125.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diplom or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- Grade 12 English (C, U) (Minimum 65%)
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C, U) (Minimum 65%)
- Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry (C, U) (Minimum 65%)
- Grade 11 Math (C, M, U) (Minimum 65%)
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
17716
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 100 Waived
Application Fee
(CAD)
22895 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
International Entrance Scholarships
New international students starting in Fall 2026 or Winter 2027 may be eligible to receive an entrance scholarship.
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Total value: $2,000 CAD
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Please note: Students who are exempt from international tuition fees or who have previously studied at Northern College are not eligible. |
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Eligible Programs |
Fall 2026 Eligible Programs | Winter 2027 Eligible Programs |
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Animal Grooming (H133) ** Haileybury Campus Cybersecurity (T200) Timmins Campus Companion Animal Physical Rehabilitation** Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (H162W) Timmins Campus Veterinary Technician (H058W) Haileybury Campus |
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