Overview

The Practical Nursing Diploma from Mohawk College offers a collaborative learning environment where you and your peers will experience simulated and real-life opportunities in state-of-the-art labs.

What you'll learn

Interact with faculty members who provide structure and act as facilitators through consultation, assisting with group collaborative activities and providing feedback.

Acquire the professional knowledge, skills, accountability and responsibility for nursing practice through curriculum that is grounded in the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) RPN Entry-to-Practice Competencies.

Career Opportunities

Your future career options

Registered Practical Nurse

Where you could work includes:

Hospitals, Physicians’ Offices, Retirement Homes, Community Agencies, and Long-Term Care Homes

Research and Policy, Occupational Health

Business and Industry: Corrections/Forensics, Laser and Cosmetic Clinics, Pharmaceuticals for Health Care Products

Foot Care, and Private Duty Nurse

Accreditation

The Practical Nurse Program at Mohawk College is approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Math for Practical Nursing

PN Structure and Function of the Human Body

Health, Healing and the Nursing Process

Professional Practice Readiness

Indigenous Ways of Knowing PN

Pharmacology and Math for PN

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

Nursing View 117 other Bachelors in Nursing in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:

Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent

Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics, C, M or U level (M or U recommended)

2 Grade 11 or 12 Sciences, C or U level in biology, chemistry, or physics

85% - 88% recommended cumulative average in the required courses to be competitive

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

28933 CAD / year

≈ 28933 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7834 CAD / year

≈ 7834 CAD / year

Additional Details

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Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans.

It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.

Mohawk College offers two types of financial awards to students: Scholarships and Bursaries.

Scholarships: Awarded to students based on academic merit, athletics, volunteer experience, or other achievements.

Bursaries: Awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and/or meet other specific criteria.

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Overview

What you'll learn

Career Opportunities

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Hamilton

Funding

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