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Diploma in Practical Nursing

Fleming College

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Practical Nursing is a diploma in Nursing programme offered by Fleming College in Peterborough, Canada. The programme runs for 5 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 19,754 per year (CAD 6,194 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Nursing
Duration: 5 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 6,194 / year
International tuition: CAD 19,754 / year

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

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Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) including Grade 12 College (C) English, Grade 12 College (C) Mathematics, and two different Grade 11 or 12 College (C) sciences (from Chemistry, Biology or Physics) — minimum final grade of 65% in each required course. Grade 11 College (C) Biology is recommended but not required. Applicants aged 19+ without an OSSD may write the Skillsmarker assessment. Applicants missing requirements can use the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas, successful graduates of which may qualify for reserved spaces in this program.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for full-time programmes starting in the 2027 fall intake the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, and Fleming also runs a January start; applications received after 1 February are processed first-come, first-served until programmes are full. International applicants apply via the OCAS International Application Service to the September, January or May intake and face no fixed deadline; Fleming instead recommends applying between six weeks and five months before the intended start depending on home country, and processes files on a rolling basis with offers typically issued within 5-10 business days. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Fleming College

Type: College
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1967
Students: 4,208
Programs: 77
Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Practical Nursing award?

Fleming 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 5 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Practical Nursing cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 19,754 per year (CAD 6,194 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Practical Nursing be studied online?

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

What language is Diploma in Practical Nursing taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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