Practical Nurse Diploma (Brooks Campus)

Practical Nurse Diploma (Brooks Campus) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in nursing & allied health at Medicine Hat College in Medicine Hat, Canada. It takes 2 years full-time, with clinical practicum, with intakes in September.

Medicine Hat 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$21,053 a year, about ₹14.1 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$42,106 (≈ ₹28.2 lakh) before any yearly increase.

Year 1 international tuition, 2026/27 estimate (Year 2: CAD 18,229). Mandatory fees including health and dental (about CAD 1,520–1,670 a year) and books are extra; 2027/28 rates not yet published; Year 1 books and supplies are estimated at CAD 2,363

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 Medicine Hat College for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Applicants must be 18 or older by the programme start date and have completed high school (Class 12 for Indian students). Programme requirements are set out in MHC's international programme chart and planning guides; requirements by country are on its supporting documents page.
• Apply through ApplyAlberta (CAD 125 non-refundable fee). For Fall 2027, applications open on 1 October 2026 and the international deadline is 14 May 2027 (3 May for competitive programmes).
• After acceptance, pay CAD 15,000 within 21 days: a CAD 5,000 deposit (refundable only if your study permit is refused) plus a CAD 10,000 tuition instalment.

For this course: IELTS 7.0 with no band below 7.0, PTE 64 (plus another exam with a speaking requirement), TOEFL iBT 92 or Duolingo 130.

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This course starts in: September.

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.

• Official Class 10 and 12 marksheets and any post-secondary transcripts, sent directly by the issuing body
• Passport copy
• English proficiency results, if required
• Proof of study permit by 15 August 2027 (Fall 2027 entry)

Medicine Hat College (MHC) is a public college in south-eastern Alberta, with a main campus in Medicine Hat and a smaller campus in Brooks, about 100 km away. It has just over 2,000 full-time students and offers more than 40 certificate, diploma, applied degree and university transfer programmes. All its academic credit programmes are designated for international students.

For Indian students, the main options are two-year diplomas in information technology, business administration, engineering design, power engineering, practical nursing and pharmacy technician, and one-year post-diploma accounting certificates. MHC's international programme chart marks which programmes include a practicum and which align with the PGWP, so check it before you apply. First-year international tuition is about CAD 15,400–27,200 in 2026/27.

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 Medicine Hat College

• Information Technology Diploma – Software and Internet Development2 years full-time, with a practicum · C$20,539 / year
• Information Technology Diploma – Network and System Administration2 years full-time, with a practicum · C$20,539 / year
• Business Administration Diploma – Accounting2 years full-time (common first year, then the accounting major) · C$15,918 / year
• Pharmacy Technician Diploma2 years full-time, with practicum · C$23,501 / year
• Engineering Design and Architectural Technology Diploma2 years full-time · C$20,026 / year
• Power Engineering Technology Diploma2 years full-time · C$27,214 / 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.

1. Medicine Hat College: Practical Nurse Diploma (Brooks Campus) (opens in a new tab)
2. MHC: International Program Cost Estimates 2026-27 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
3. MHC: International programme chart 2026 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
4. MHC: Study at MHC (international) (opens in a new tab)
5. MHC: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)