Professional Practice, Clinical Leadership and Education (Graduate Diploma) is a postgraduate diploma in Education & Teaching programme offered by Western University in London, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered in a hybrid format.
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Diploma
Field:Education & Teaching
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: Hybrid
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice, Clinical Leadership and Education at Western University is a postgraduate program for practicing registered nurses who hold a master's degree in nursing or a related health field and want to advance their careers in one of three areas of concentration: clinical education, professional practice, or clinical leadership. Delivered over one year, the program combines online coursework with a final-term practicum in which participants complete a mentored, practice-based project aligned with their area of interest, supervised by faculty and a dedicated nursing or healthcare subject expert. Through coursework, practicum, and mentorship, students develop the theoretical knowledge and leadership tools needed to navigate the healthcare landscape. Admission requires a completed master's degree in nursing or a related health field, an admission average of 78% (B+) or higher based on the last two years of full-time study or the last 10 part-time credits, and the equivalent of three years of full-time registered nurse practice experience within the past five years.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:78.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a completed master's degree in nursing or a field related to health care, with an admission average of 78% (B+) or higher based on the last two years of full-time study or the last 10 part-time credits, plus the equivalent of three years of full-time registered nurse practice experience within the past five years.
