Vanier College · Canada

Diploma in Nursing

Campus Diploma Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Diploma

Starts

Fall, Spring

Introduction

Nursing is a Diploma program taught at Vanier College, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

Vanier College’s Nursing Career Program (180.A0) prepares students for a nursing career in healthcare settings. Students learn anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and health challenges faced by different populations. The curriculum also includes psychology, the sociology of health, and language classes for the nursing and healthcare sector.

The program has a length of 3 years and includes regular laboratory exercises and simulations for hands-on experience. Students also have access to mentoring and tutoring programs, and second-year students can apply as a nursing extern for work experience. Third-year students may apply for a clinical internship in Malawi through a partnership with the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS).

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Nursing at Vanier College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Vanier College.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Vanier College as pre-requiste for admission in Nursing.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

In addition to the college-wide requirements, admission to this program requires:

Proficiency in spoken French
Chemistry 504 (or cégep equivalent 202-001-RE)
Science: ST 555 404/444 and STE 558 404, or ATS 557 406/416 and STE 558 402 (or cégep Physical Science 105-003-RE)
Submission of a personal profile with SRAM application
A possible interview
In addition, Math TS/SN 406/426 (or equivalent) is highly recommended and increases applicants’ chances of being accepted.

Once admitted to the program, students must complete their CPR BLS (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, Basic Life Support) certification before beginning their studies at Vanier. Information on how to register for a CPR BLS course is distributed on admission.