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Practical Nurse Diploma General

Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College

www.bowvalleycollege.ca
Licensed Practical Nurses in Alberta provide professional, comprehensive care while using critical thinking to assess, interpret findings, and implement a variety of interventions with people in their care. This diploma program is designed to prepare work ready graduates who can meet entry to practice requirements in the modern healthcare environment.
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Registrar's Office
345-6 Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4V1, Canada

Toll-Free
+1 8664282669
Business
+1 4034101400
Email
info@bowvalleycollege.ca
Website
www.bowvalleycollege.ca
Fax
+1 4032974887
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  • Program Type Standard
  • Credential Type Diploma
  • Length 2 Years
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning Available
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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Minimum final mark of 60% in English 30-1 or 70% in English 30-2 or equivalent
  • Credit in Math 20-1 or a minimum final mark of 60% in Math 20-2 or equivalent
  • Minimum final mark of 60% in Biology 30

 OR

  • Successful completion (65%, or “C” grade) in each of the seven designated Pre-Health Pathway courses offered by the School of Foundational Learning and in each of the three designated courses offered by the School of Health and Wellness 

†Applicants may complete Anatomy and Physiology (ANAT1101) at Bow Valley College before the program starts either in-class through Continuing Education or online through eCampus pending availability. Applicants may be eligible for transfer credit in Semester One if they achieve a grade of C (65%) or higher and submit a Request for Transfer Credit Form to the Registrar's Office at least one month before the first day of classes. Please note that Post-LPN Bachelor of Nursing Programs might not accept ANAT1101 in place of 30-level science courses.

English Language Proficiency Requirements: In addition to academic requirements, applicants whose first language is NOT English must demonstrate ONE of the following:

  • IELTS with a minimum band score of listening 7.5, reading 6.5, writing 7.0, and speaking 7.0
  • TOEFL score of 92
  • BVC Academic English 2 with a grade of ‘B’
  • Canadian Language Benchmarks score of 8 in each strand
  • Successful completion of an Alberta Education English Language Arts course that is consistent with the specified academic admission requirements for the Career Program
  • Transcripts demonstrating successful completion of three years of full-time secondary education at a school where English was the language of instruction
  • Transcripts demonstrating successful completion of one year of full-time post-secondary education at a school where English was the language of instruction
Distance Delivery Options

Blended; Real-time Online

Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2025/08/01 to 2026/07/31*.

  • Tuition $6,178.00 Year One
  • Books/Supplies/Instruments $2,300.00 Year One
  • Mandatory Fees $1,169.00 Year One

* Tuition, books, supplies, instruments, and other/mandatory fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.

Transfer(s) Eligibility

Search Transfer Alberta for course and program transfer information including transfer agreements between post-secondary schools in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.

Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated August 20, 2024. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

Educational program information is provided as an introduction and for general reference. For current information about programs and school requirements or policies, check the school calendar, visit their website or contact the school directly.
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