Practical Nurse Diploma is a diploma in Nursing programme taught at Northwestern Polytechnic in Grande Prairie, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 18,000 per total for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Nursing
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 18,000 / total
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: nwpolytech.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Practical Nurse Diploma is a two-year, on-campus program delivered at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, preparing students to become Licensed Practical Nurses. Coursework and clinical placements build critical thinking skills applied to evaluating patient progress, working with other healthcare professionals, and delivering nursing care to clients and their families. The program is approved by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta, and graduates are eligible to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam to become licensed. A work-integrated learning component includes supervised clinical placements as part of the curriculum. Admission requires specific Alberta Education courses, including English 30-1 or 30-2, Biology 30, and one of several accepted mathematics courses, each with a stated minimum grade, along with proof of English language proficiency. The program is open to both domestic and international applicants and is currently accepting applications.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold English 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60 percent or English 30-2 with a minimum of 70 percent, Biology 30 with a minimum of 60 percent, and one of Mathematics 30-1 (50 percent), Mathematics 30-2 (60 percent), Mathematics 20-1 (60 percent), or Mathematics 20-2 (70 percent), and must meet Northwestern Polytechnic's English language proficiency standards.
