At Athabasca University in Athabasca, Canada, Post-LPN Bachelor of Nursing is offered as a bachelor's degree in Nursing programme. The programme runs for 5 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 223 per credit (CAD 223 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Nursing
Duration: 5 years
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 223 / credit
International tuition: CAD 223 / credit
Last checked September 2026 · Source: athabascau.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Post-LPN Bachelor of Nursing at Athabasca University is a 120-credit undergraduate degree combining online coursework with required on-site practice components. The curriculum is organized into three course clusters: Cluster A covers foundational subjects, Cluster B covers specialized nursing content, and Cluster C consists of a final practicum and preceptorship placement; the program states it requires fewer clinical practice courses than typical bridging programs. Completion typically takes about five years, with a maximum of seven years allowed, and study is self-paced subject to prerequisite requirements for the practice courses. Admission requires Alberta Licensed Practical Nurse status along with 1,700 hours of LPN work experience in Alberta. The curriculum is mapped to the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta's Entry-Level Competencies, and graduates become eligible to apply for RN licensure with the CRNA and to prepare for the NCLEX-RN examination. The degree is designed specifically for Alberta LPNs seeking to advance into registered nursing practice, and completion can also serve as a pathway into further graduate study, such as the university's Master of Nursing program.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: The Post-LPN Bachelor of Nursing has competitive, credential-specific entry rather than open admission. Applicants must be a graduate of a College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) approved practical nursing diploma program (certificates and vocational studies are not accepted as equivalent), hold active, unconditional CLHA registration in good standing, and have a minimum of 1,700 hours (about one year full-time) of work experience as an LPN in Alberta before applying, verified by a dated employer letter. Academically, admission requires a minimum 75% average (GPA 3.2) over the most recent 30 credits of post-secondary study; the competitive admission average for the September 2026 intake was above a 3.7 GPA. Applicants must also provide proof of Alberta residency, and those with non-Canadian/non-US education need an International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) report. Applications for the annual Fall intake run September 1 to November 15, with documents due November 30.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Applications for the September 2027 intake are accepted Sept. 1, 2026 - Nov. 15, 2026, with all supporting documents required by Nov. 30, 2026; this applies to domestic and international applicants alike.
