Overview

The Practical Nursing course from Thompson Rivers University provides a learning experience that is integrated, professional, collaborative and culturally sensitive with an aim to prepare graduates to care for individuals and families at multiple life stages and in a variety of practice settings. Upon successful completion of the programme, learners will possess the competencies to successfully complete the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam.

This programme is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and aligns with IRCC’s updated list of eligible fields of study (CIP Code: 51.3901). Please consult the IRCC website for the latest information.

Websites that may assist you:

BCCN&M
BC Transfer Guide
TRU School of Nursing
Health Sciences Placement Network

Applicants are responsible for ensuring all required documents have been submitted to TRU if requested from other post-secondary institutions and/or agencies by the dates specified. Official transcripts must be issued within two years of application and must be received in sealed envelopes from the issuing institution.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Variations in Health
Health Promotion
Pharmacology
Integrated Practice
Consolidated Practice Experience
Professional Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

More details

Sept (Every alternate year. Next intake: Sept )

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Williams Lake, Canada

Disciplines

Nursing Health Sciences 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

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Grade 12 (or equivalent), or mature student status
English Studies 12 wih a minimum grade of 65% or English First Peoples 12 with a minimum grade of 65% or equivalent
Foundations of Mathematics 11 (or equivalent) 60%
Anatomy and Physiology 12 with a minimum 60% (or equivalent)
Human Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of 65%
TRU Williams Lake offers PNUR : Human Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses on campus every winter (January – April) semester. Alternatively, TRU Open Learning offers HLTH 1121; however, PNUR 1300 is preferred as it is provincially accepted. Please note: The pre-requisite for Human Anatomy & Physiology is Anatomy and Physiology (Biology) 12 with a minimum 60% (or equivalent)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25470 CAD / year

≈ 25470 CAD / year

Additional Details

National tuition one-semester estimates - $2,475.00

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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

Funding

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