Health Care Assistant and Community Mental Health Worker – Special Cohort

Health Care Assistant and Community Mental Health Worker – Special Cohort is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in nursing & allied health at North Island College in Courtenay, Canada. It takes 2 years, with intakes in September.

North Island 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$15,025 a year, about ₹10.1 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$30,050 (≈ ₹20.1 lakh) before any yearly increase.

CA$30,050 international tuition for the whole programme, divided by 2; about CA$33,330 with fees

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

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

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

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

• International applicants must be 18 or older in the calendar year they apply.
• Each programme page lists its own academic requirements; apply through EducationPlannerBC.
• Many programmes fill before the deadline, so confirm seats with NIC before you apply.

For this course: Programme-specific English requirements (separate NIC document).

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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.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Degree certificate and transcripts (post-graduate diploma)
• English test result from the last two years (Academic IELTS only; PTE Online not accepted)
• Criminal record check, immunisation form, first aid/CPR and FoodSafe (Health Care Assistant)

• International Entrance Award

  UG and PG

  Value: CA$1,000

  International applicants with an offer who meet all requirements, confirm their seat, pay deposits and stay in good standing in the first semester; until funds run out

  Official page

• English Proficiency Award

  UG and PG

  Value: CA$1,000 or CA$1,500

  IELTS 7.0 / PTE 65 / Duolingo 120 for CA$1,000; IELTS 7.5 / PTE 76 for CA$1,500; results must be sent with the application

  Official page

North Island College (NIC) is a public community college on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Its main campus is in the Comox Valley (Courtenay), with others in Campbell River, Port Alberni and Port Hardy. It serves more than 9,000 students and offers certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, two BBA degrees and a post-graduate diploma in accounting.

Indian students mostly look at NIC's business programmes, including the Business Administration Post Graduate Diploma – Accounting (CA$28,465 tuition for two years) and the Business Administration Diploma, which leads into Year 3 of the BBA. Credit courses cost CA$527.06 a credit in 2026/27, which is low for Canada. The Comox Valley is a small coastal community, so check part-time work and housing early.

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 North Island College

• Business Administration Post Graduate Diploma – Accounting2 years · C$14,233 / year
• Business Administration Diploma (Management or Accounting)2 years · C$17,395 / year
• Bachelor of Business Administration – Management4 years (diploma graduates can enter Year 3) · C$17,395 / year
• Criminology Diploma2 years · C$15,815 / year
• Instrumentation and Electrical Automation Technician Diploma2 years · C$16,615 / year
• Culinary Business Operations Diploma2 years · C$16,153 / 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. North Island College: Health Care Assistant and Community Mental Health Worker – Special Cohort (opens in a new tab)
2. North Island College: programmes for international students (opens in a new tab)
3. North Island College: international tuition and costs (opens in a new tab)
4. North Island College: 2026-2027 International Tuition and Fee Bylaw (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
5. North Island College: English requirements (opens in a new tab)