Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada is a bachelor's degree in Nursing programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 941 per credit (CAD 250 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Nursing
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 250 / credit
International tuition: CAD 941 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing at MacEwan University is a four-year degree that prepares Registered Psychiatric Nurses for work in community mental health, child and adolescent psychiatry, the criminal justice system, and addiction care and treatment. The program includes a diploma exit option after two and a half years of study, and a post-diploma route is available for students who already hold a psychiatric nursing diploma. Students can begin their studies at either MacEwan's Edmonton City Centre Campus or at the Ponoka campus, based at the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury; those who start in Ponoka complete the first two years there before finishing years three and four at the Edmonton City Centre Campus. The curriculum is described as learner-centred, innovative, and accessible, and it incorporates simulation-based learning alongside classroom instruction. The program suits individuals with an interest in psychiatric and mental health nursing who are aiming for both frontline clinical roles and, over time, leadership positions within the field. Detailed practicum and clinical placement structures are addressed through the university's program-specific course information.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Regular admission needs Alberta Grade 12 ELA 30-1, Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Science 30, one of Mathematics 30-1/30-2/31, and one Group A/B/C/D course, with an overall average of at least 65% and no course grade below 50%; applicants with 9 to 23 university-level credits also need a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Mature applicants (20+, out of full-time high school one year+) need the same core courses at the same thresholds. Applicants with 24 or more university-level credits are considered under Previous Post-Secondary Work on a minimum 2.0 AGPA; those holding a Psychiatric Nursing diploma and current or eligible Registered Psychiatric Nurse registration need a 2.3 AGPA. Admission is competitive: the stated 2025/26 and 2026/27 average runs high 70s to high 80s for regular/mature admission and 3.2 to 3.6 AGPA for previous post-secondary admission. All applicants must meet MacEwan's English Language Proficiency Requirement, though this program's own admissions page states no separate score table and the institution notes nursing programs may set their own English criteria beyond the general standard. A clear Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search is required of admitted applicants.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Fall 2027 domestic application deadline: March 30 (Edmonton); June 30 (Ponoka / post-diploma), 2027. International applicants follow the same deadline unless the general international dates (1 May 2027 Fall / 1 Oct 2026 Winter / 30 Jan 2027 Spring-Summer) are earlier.
