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Diploma in Practical Nursing

2 Years On Campus Diploma Program

Durham College

Program Overview

As a practical nurse, you will combine your knowledge, skills and judgement to provide safe, competent, ethical nursing care to meet the unique needs of all patients throughout the continuum of care. Approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the Practical Nursing program teaches the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to practise as a safe, competent and professional practical nurse.

Program Key Stats

$16592 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree with a minimum grade of 60 per cent in two chemistry courses (one chemistry course must have a lab component), Academic IELTS: 6.0, no band score less than 5.5 / IBT TOEFL: 80, with minimum section scores of 20 / Pearson PTE: 50-57 / CAEL: Overall score of 60, no section below 60, High school (secondary school) transcript, High school (secondary school) diploma, Grade 12 English (ENG/EAE) (C or U) (minimum 65 per cent), Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U) (minimum grade of 65 per cent), Grade 11 or 12 biology and chemistry (C, M or U), Keyboarding/basic computer skills

Career Options

  • Careers in Community service agencies
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Hospitals Industry
  • clinic or physician s offices
  • Psychiatric and acute care hospitals

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