Study Ontario College Diploma in Practical Nursing (PSW-PN bridge) at Durham College in Canada, Faculty of Health Sciences (HS)

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Practical Nursing (PSW-PN bridge) is for students who successfully complete each of the PSW to PN bridge courses with the minimum grades listed in the Admission Requirements below. Successful candidates will be granted advanced standing into semester 2 of the Practical Nursing (PNII) program. The Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare graduates who are able to meet the challenges of the expanding role of nursing in today’s society. As a practical nurse, you will combine your knowledge, skills and judgement to provide safe, competent, ethical nursing care to meet the unique needs of all patients throughout the continuum of care.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Health Sciences (HS)

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

CAD$16,571.32 (US$ 11,911) per year

Housing: 9000-15000 p.a

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Oshawa Campus

2000 Simcoe Street North,

Oshawa,

Ontario,

L1G 0C5, Central Canada, Canada

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

CAD$16,571.32 (US$ 11,911) per year

Housing: 9000-15000 p.a

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Oshawa Campus

2000 Simcoe Street North,

Oshawa,

Ontario,

L1G 0C5, Central Canada, Canada

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Entry requirements

For international students

Graduated with a 65 percent cumulative average from a PSW program in Ontario that meets the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities program standards (includes PSW programs offered by the public colleges, private career colleges, and district school boards in Ontario). Have worked as a PSW in Ontario on a regular basis within the past five years. Completion of all PSW to PN Bridge courses with a minimum passing grade of 60% in each course (80% in Math for Practical Nurses)

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