Study Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing at MacEwan University in Canada, Faculty of Health and Community Studies
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Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing

Canada

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What will I learn?

Promote mental and physical health and well-being. Work with people who may require mental health services. Train to become a registered psychiatric health nurse and develop the competencies you need to provide holistic, client-centred care.

Registered psychiatric nurses have played an important role in health care in Canada for more than 80 years and are the largest group of health care professionals in the mental health field.

If you are interested in a professional career that offers challenges and opportunities within a complex, multidisciplinary health care environment, then a career as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) may be an excellent choice for you. Concentrated blocks of clinical practice experiences are strategically positioned throughout the program and are designed to maximize your learning and build on your theoretical knowledge.

This full-time, 28-month program distributes coursework over 2.5 academic years. It is offered in two places: City Centre Campus in Edmonton and the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury in Ponoka.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Health and Community Studies

Study options

Full Time (28 Months)

Tuition fees
CAD$32,000.00 (US$ 23,001) per year
Housing- MacEwan residence- 988(bachelor apartment)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

City Centre Campus

10700 - 104 Avenue NW,

Edmonton,

Alberta,

T5J 4S2, Prairie Provinces, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:

ELA 30-1
Biology 30
Chemistry 30 or Science 30
Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31
One subject from Group A, B, C or D course

Applicants must be 20 years of age or older and have been out of full-time high school at least one year by the beginning of the intake term. Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:

ELA 30-1
Biology 30
Chemistry 30 or Science 30
Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31

Applicants with nine to 23 university-level credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with 24 or more university-level credits will be considered under Previous Post-Secondary Work.

A minimum of 24 university-level credits with a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and must have completed the required core courses listed under the Regular or Mature Admission category.

 

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About MacEwan University

MacEwan University delivers a high-value Canadian education with personalized learning and strong career outcomes in a vibrant global city.

  • Located in Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, Canada
  • 150+ opportunities for research and work experiences
  • Scholarships for international students
  • Approximately 92 per cent graduate employment rate

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