Practical Nurse

Tuition is Estimated total tuition for international students is $29,057..

Graduates are qualified to become Licensed Practical Nurses in Alberta. This program prepares students to deliver professional nursing care in various health settings. It includes classroom learning, labs, online courses, and clinical placements. Students gain experience in child care, maternity, community health, mental wellness, seniors care, and medicine.

Five terms, full-time, includes work-integrated learning placements.

Graduates enter roles as Licensed Practical Nurses in hospitals, long-term care facilities, community clinics, and other healthcare settings.

Minimum 60% in English 30-1, or 70% in English 30-2, or equivalent; credit in Math 20-1 or minimum 60% in Math 20-2 or equivalent; minimum 60% in Biology 30 or equivalent, or 64% in ANAT1101 or equivalent. International students must meet English language proficiency requirements.

On-campus, blended, or online synchronously; full-time; five terms.

Bow Valley College in downtown Calgary provides a student-centered, career-focused education designed for practical outcomes. Founded in 1965, the college emphasizes small classes, applied learning and strong support services, serving a diverse community with programs aligned to local and global labour needs. Its compact urban location gives students access to Calgary’s business and cultural scene while benefiting from a close-knit campus atmosphere.

Programs at Bow Valley prioritize employability through practicum placements, industry-relevant curricula and active partnerships with employers. Faculty and staff bring real-world experience to the classroom, and the college’s high graduate employment rate reflects its commitment to career-ready training. Support services, language instruction and workshops ensure students develop both technical skills and the intercultural competencies needed to succeed in multicultural workplaces.

International students will find resources to help with transition, including advising, orientation and opportunities to engage in volunteer and campus activities that build networks and professional experience. The college’s focus on affordability and transfer pathways also makes it attractive for those planning further study in Canada. If you want a practical, supportive environment with direct links to employment, Bow Valley College offers a purposeful route to skills, credentials and local industry connections.