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Practical Nurse Diploma

Northwestern Polytechnic · Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada ★ 4.1 #19882 world
✓ Co-op / internship ✓ No interview ✓ Loan friendly
Level
2-Year UG Diploma
Duration
2 year College Diploma including a field placement
Open intake
Off-shoreJan 2027
Field
Nursing and Healthcare Management
Institution
Public College
Offer speed
Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
Next deadline
2027-01-01

Program overview

A two year diploma preparing licensed practical nurses, covering anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, nursing theory and practice, health assessment, mental health and extensive supervised clinical field placement.

This is the most regulated and most demanding programme here. Practice requires provincial licensure and a national examination after graduation, entry is January only, and the English requirement is the highest in the catalogue at IELTS 7.0 with no band below 6.5, with no alternative test accepted.

Practical Nurse Diploma does not appear in the institution published CIP table at all, so no code is recorded and the programme is marked as not meeting the field of study requirement until the institution supplies one. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering Practical Nurse Diploma with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Practical Nurse Diploma in writing before you pay a deposit.

The academic bar for Practical Nurse Diploma is Grade 12 / High School with 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 7 overall with no band below 6.5, and tuition for Practical Nurse Diploma is recorded at CAD 21,600 a year with a CAD 150 application fee. 2 intake windows are listed. Apply Study Visa manages the Practical Nurse Diploma application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.

What it costs per year · indicative

Tuition feeC$21,600₹13,17,600
Living cost (est.)C$15,865
Application feeC$150
Total / yearC$37,465₹22,85,365/yr

Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.

Do you qualify?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
50%
Study gap accepted
Up to 2 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 8
Maths in 12th
Not required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

Who can apply (guide for international students):

  • Education: Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 50 percent.
  • English (meet any one): IELTS 7 overall with no band below 6.5; PTE, TOEFL and Duolingo are recorded as not accepted for this programme.
  • English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is recorded for this institution.
  • Application: Application fee CAD 150. A tuition deposit is required to reserve the seat and to trigger the provincial attestation letter.
  • Work permit: Practical Nurse Diploma does not appear in the institution published CIP table at all, so no code is recorded and the programme is marked as not meeting the field of study requirement until the institution supplies one.
  • Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.

English requirements

IELTS
7 overall
R 6.5L 7W 6.5S 7

Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)

Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

Typical destinations for graduates:

  • Licensed Practical Nurse: after provincial licensure
  • Long Term Care Nurse: continuing care settings
  • Hospital LPN: medical and surgical units
  • Community Health Nurse: home care and clinics
  • Rural and Northern Nursing: an expanded scope of practice
  • Clinical Care Coordinator: with experience

Reality check: licensure after graduation is a separate regulated step and international applicants should confirm their eligibility for that pathway before enrolling rather than after graduating.

About Northwestern Polytechnic

Type
College
Ownership
Public
Rating
★ 4.1
World rank
#19882
Established
1966
Reference No.
O19391056654

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