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Health Care Assistant Diploma

Selkirk College · Castlegar, Canada · Bachelor's (undergraduate)

Researched 28 Oct 2026

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Level

Bachelor's

Duration

2 years

Tuition / year

C$18,820 (≈ ₹12.6 lakh)

Intakes

September

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Course overview

Health Care Assistant Diploma is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in nursing & allied health at Selkirk College in Castlegar, Canada. It takes 2 years, with intakes in September.

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

Key highlights

Key highlights
UniversitySelkirk College (Public)
LocationCastlegar, Canada
CourseHealth Care Assistant Diploma
LevelBachelor's (undergraduate)
Subject areaNursing & Allied Health
Duration2 years
Tuition per yearC$18,820 (≈ ₹12.6 lakh)
IntakesSeptember
English requirementIELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 6, or CELPIP, CAEL, TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic taken in person

Interested in Health Care Assistant Diploma?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.

Fees and costs

Tuition for international students is C$18,820 a year, about ₹12.6 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$37,640 (≈ ₹25.2 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2027/28 Year 1 international tuition (Year 2 CA$16,630; 2026/27 Year 1 CA$18,275); fees extra

Living costs near the university

Living costs
CostIn CADApprox. in rupees
Castlegar Student Housing, single room with shared washroomFall 2024/Winter 2025; includes CA$400 damage deposit and CA$50 application feeC$6,810per academic year≈ ₹4.6 lakh
Castlegar Kekuli Student Housing, single kitchenette roomFall 2024/Winter 2025; includes deposit and application feeC$6,150per academic year≈ ₹4.1 lakh

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.

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Career outcomes

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

Eligibility

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

  • Secondary school completion equivalent to a BC senior secondary diploma, plus each programme's prerequisites (for example English 12 at 60% for web development). Some programmes need a placement test.
  • The GIS bachelor's degree needs 60 post-secondary credits (a diploma or associate degree) with a 2.33 GPA and an introductory statistics course.
  • Health Care Assistant applicants also need references and a police certificate from their home country.

English requirements

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 6, or CELPIP, CAEL, TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic taken in person.

English tests accepted
TestWhat the university asks for
IELTS (most programmes)6.0 with no band below 5.5, or English 12 at 60%.
IELTS (engineering transfer, environment and geomatics, GIS, culinary arts)6.5 with no band below 6.0, or English 12 at 67%.
Health Care AssistantIELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 6, or CELPIP, CAEL, TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic taken in person.
Other testsSelkirk's viewbook does not list TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo minimums; ask Selkirk International.
English Language ProgramStudents below the required level can start in Selkirk's English Language Program, which needs no IELTS.

Need a score? IELTS and PTE coaching is available with us.

Intakes

This course starts in: September.

Upcoming intakes and deadlines in Canada

How to apply

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

Documents you'll need

  • Passport ID page
  • Class 10 and Class 12 transcripts, and any post-secondary transcripts
  • English test score
  • Resume, if applicable
  • CA$100 application fee; seat deposit equal to one semester's tuition before the acceptance letter

About Selkirk College

Selkirk College is a public community college in British Columbia, founded in 1966, with its main campus in Castlegar and campuses in Nelson, Trail and Grand Forks. It runs an India Subcontinent Application Office for applicants from India and neighbouring countries.

Selkirk publishes a list of programmes it says are PGWP-eligible and accepting international applications. They include associate degrees in science and arts, a GIS bachelor's degree, environmental and wildlife technology diplomas, digital arts, web development, culinary arts, health care assistant and an engineering transfer certificate to UBC, SFU and UVic. Check PGWP rules in our Canada guide.

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FAQs

What is the fee for Health Care Assistant Diploma at Selkirk College?

The tuition for international students is C$18,820 a year (about ₹12.6 lakh). 2027/28 Year 1 international tuition (Year 2 CA$16,630; 2026/27 Year 1 CA$18,275); fees extra. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.

How long is Health Care Assistant Diploma?

The course takes 2 years.

What English score do I need?

IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 6, or CELPIP, CAEL, TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic taken in person. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.

When can I start?

Intakes: September. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.

Can Admission Mantra help me apply?

Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.

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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