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Diploma in Practical Nursing

North Bay, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Practical Nursing is a diploma in Nursing programme offered by Canadore College in North Bay, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 19,883 per year (CAD 3,468 per year for local students).

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Degree: Diploma

Field: Nursing

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 3,468 / year

International tuition: CAD 19,883 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Fall 2026: College Drive – North BayWinter 2027: College Drive – North Bay Prepare for a career in this in-demand health field in Canadore’s leading-edge simulation nursing laboratories. Learn theory and practice in a variety of settings. The high-fidelity labs are equipped with interactive mannequins that speak and replicate real symptoms, on which students act out common medical emergencies.Our small class and lab sizes allow for individual learner support and more one-on-one time with professors. Training culminates with a seven-week, pre-graduate placement experience working with a registered practical nurse. Our graduates are sought after all over the world working independently or as part of a health care team.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: OSSD or equivalent; ENG4C or ENG4U; Grade 11 or 12 Science (C or U); Grade 11 Math (C, U or M). Proof of English proficiency required if English is not your first language. Recent Personal Support Worker graduates from a College are assessed for transfer credit in semester one.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 (College Drive – North Bay)

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through OntarioColleges.ca: for programs starting in Fall 2027 the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027; Canadore states applicants may apply at any time, with the deposit for accepted Winter 2027 offers due 16 November 2026 and term tuition due 30 November 2026. Canadore's own how-to-apply page separately cites a generic, undated "applications open November 1 / competitive consideration date February 1 for Fall term, October 1 for Winter term" notice that names no specific cycle year, so its October 1 figure is not confirmed as the Winter 2027 deadline. International applicants apply through Canadore's international portal and are assessed on a rolling basis, with programs closing early once capacity is reached; no fixed international opening or closing date is published, and payment deadlines appear only on the individual letter of admission. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Canadore College

Type: College

Founded: 1967

Programs: 95

Location: North Bay, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Practical Nursing award?

Canadore College awards a Diploma in the field of Nursing on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Practical Nursing take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Practical Nursing cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 19,883 per year (CAD 3,468 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Practical Nursing be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Canadore College.

What language is Diploma in Practical Nursing taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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