Practical Nurse Diploma

Practical Nurse Diploma is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in nursing & allied health at Keyano College in Fort McMurray, Canada. It takes 2 years (5 terms), with three clinical placements, with intakes in Fall 2027; Winter 2028 (international).

Keyano College is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$23,615 a year, about ₹15.8 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$47,230 (≈ ₹31.6 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026-27 international annual total; lab fees (CAD 35–135) and the medical/dental benefit fee are extra. Annual total of CAD 23,615.05 across fall, winter and spring terms

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Adult nurse
• Children's nurse
• Mental health nurse
• Learning disability nurse
• Midwife
• Health visitor

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• NHS
• Bupa
• HCA Healthcare
• Mediclinic
• HCA Healthcare UK
• Fresenius
• Aster DM Healthcare
• Asklepios
• Cleveland Clinic
• Mayo Clinic

General entry requirements at Keyano College for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A high school diploma or equivalent; Keyano states requirements in Alberta Grade 12 subjects (for example English 30-1 and Math 30-1), so your Class 12 marks are assessed against these.
• Practical Nurse: at least 65% in English, 65% in Biology and 50% in Math at the required levels.
• BSc Nursing: an average of at least 75% across five subjects including English (65%), Biology, Chemistry or Science and Math, with no grade below 60%; entry is competitive.
• Engineering transfer: an average of at least 70% across English, Math 30-1, Math 31, Chemistry and Physics.
• Since March 2024, international students cannot defer an offer.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 6.0) plus IELTS speaking 7.5; TOEFL iBT 84 (speaking 26); PTE Academic 73; Duolingo 115 (conversation 125); CAEL 60.

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This course starts in: Fall 2027; Winter 2028 (international).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• English test result
• Provincial Letter of Attestation and study permit
• Police information and vulnerable sector check, immunisation record and CPR for health and social work placements

Keyano College is a community college in Fort McMurray, in north-central Alberta's oil sands region. It opened in 1965 as the Alberta Vocational Centre and took the name Keyano, a Cree word meaning 'we, us, our', in 1975. It offers certificates, diplomas, trades training and degrees, some in partnership with the University of Alberta and NAIT.

For Indian students, Keyano's main draws are the Practical Nurse diploma, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (with the University of Alberta), the Social Work diploma, Environmental Technology and university transfer routes into commerce and engineering. International tuition for 2026-27 is about CAD 14,700 to 23,600 a year, and the college has its own furnished housing. Fort McMurray is a small, remote city with long, cold winters. Several popular programmes, such as power engineering, paramedicine and hospitality, are not open to international students.

Nursing & Allied Health courses at other universities in Canada

• Bachelor of Science in NutritionAcadia UniversityFull-time bachelor's; dietetics, consumer food, kinesiology and honours options · C$25,173 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours)Algonquin College4 years full time · C$26,354 / year
• Health Care Aide (Certificate)Bow Valley College2 terms · C$20,405 / year
• Practical Nursing, DiplomaCamosun College2 years · C$21,249 / year
• Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant, CertificateCamosun College10 months · C$22,626 / year
• Health Care Assistant, CertificateCamosun College28 weeks · C$14,116 / year

More courses at Keyano College

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (University of Alberta Collaborative Program)4 years (years 1–3 as Keyano students, year 4 as University of Alberta students in Fort McMurray) · C$21,848 / year
• Social Work Diploma2 years (5 terms), with two practicum placements · C$22,466 / year
• Environmental Technology Diploma2 years (4 terms), optional co-op work term · C$14,712 / year
• Bachelor of Commerce (university transfer)2 years (60 credits) at Keyano, then transfer to the University of Alberta, University of Calgary or University of Lethbridge to finish the degree · C$17,022 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (first-year transfer)1 year (2 terms) at Keyano, then year 2 at the University of Alberta · C$17,022 / year
• Computer Systems Technology Diploma2 years (4 terms), no co-op · C$17,022 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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