Nursing - Post RPN (Advanced Entry)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Nursing - Post RPN (Advanced Entry) cost?

  CAD 34,821 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• When does it start?

  Intakes listed for this programme: September 2027.

• How long is it?

  3 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  You must hold an approved Ontario college diploma (or equivalent) in Practical Nursing with a minimum A- average. In addition, you must hold a current certificate of competence with no restrictions from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications. Upgrading There are three ways to upgrade your admission average: University level course(s) The university-level courses can be completed through any recognized university. Courses can be in any subject area. We suggest you avoid courses in the program map (see curriculum tab) so they can transfer as electives. Post-diploma certificates (approved by the Faculty of Health Sciences) College courses Our upgrading metric is as follows: Each university course Each approved certificate* Each college course*** 90 to 100 per cent Four points Perinatal Obstetrics RN/RPN Oncology Nursing RN/RPN Perioperative Nursing (Graduate studies RN/RPN) Mental health Nursing RN/RPN** Other approved certificates Four points 90 to 100 per cent Two points 80 to 89.9 per cent Three points 80 to 89.9 per cent 1.5 points 70 to 79.9 per cent Two points 70 to 79.9 per cent One point 60 to 69.9 per cent One point 60 to 69.9 per cent Zero points Coursework must be after completion of the RPN diploma program. Applicants may pursue a maximum of three upgrading courses/certificates. As such, it is possible to positively impact your average by a maximum of 12 per cent. Transcripts with final grades for upgrading courses must be submitted by January 31 of the year of your intended start. * These are some examples of approved certificates. Certificates other than these must be reviewed and approved by the Health Science Student Affairs Committee. ** Credible certificate programs at the RPN level must state Nursing (RN/RPN). *** College courses must be outside of the approved certificate program. Note: You are not upgrading your Practical Nursing (PN) diploma average, but your admission average. Once your diploma has been conferred, the average achieved cannot be changed through any forms of upgrading. Upgrading does not guarantee admission into the program. Last year's cut-off Mid- to high 80s Expected cut-off Mid- to high 80s || International applicants: Ontario Tech publishes general admission requirements by country and curriculum at https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/applicant-information/international-admission-requirements.php ; applicants must complete the appropriate number of courses and the program-specific subject prerequisites shown above in their secondary or post-secondary studies. Post-secondary credentials gained outside Canada may be required to be authenticated by World Education Services (WES). · English: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.0); PTE Academic 58; Duolingo English Test 130 · English test waiver: Waived if you are from a country where English is the first language of instruction, or your first language is English, or you have successfully completed at least three years of formal full-time study (no fewer than three academic-level courses per semester) at a secondary or post-secondary institution where the language of instruction AND examination is English - time in an English as a Second Language program or an unapproved English for Academic Purposes program does not count. IB applicants may also satisfy the requirement with an IB certificate or diploma showing a minimum grade of 4 in IB English A. Applicants who meet every other requirement may instead complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program with Oxford International Digital Institute or another EAP partner. Sources: https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/english-language-proficiency/index.php ; https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/applicant-information/international-applicants.php · Application fee: CAD 100.00 for up to three programs, when applying internally through Ontario Tech's own International Application (applicants who are applying only to Ontario Tech). Applicants who instead apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) Undergraduate Application pay OUAC's fee, which Ontario Tech does not publish. Source: https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/applicant-information/international-applicants.php · Deposit: Ontario Tech does not publish a deposit amount: 'To accept your offer of admission and secure your place in the program, you must submit a non-refundable tuition deposit. The deposit amount is listed in your official Letter of Acceptance and on the Applicant Portal.' International applicants must pay it before requesting a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL). Source: https://registrar.ontariotechu.ca/fees-and-payment/ancillary-fees/miscellaneous-and-administrative-fees-2026-2027.php

• Is there a scholarship?

  International entrance scholarships, undergraduate. International Merit Awards: CAD 20,000 over four years (CAD 5,000 x 4) to international students entering an undergraduate program on a study permit with a grade point average of 80 per cent or greater as calculated at the time of admission; awarded automatically with the offer, renewal requires a course load of at least 80 per cent (12 credit hours) and a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher; may not be held with the Global Leadership Award, Awards of Recognition, Major Scholarships or In-Course Scholarships; cannot be deferred; Canadian citizens and permanent residents are not eligible. Global Leadership Award (application-based): CAD 120,000 (CAD 30,000 a year for four years) for international secondary-school applicants studying outside Canada on a study permit - the scholarships page states "CLOSED FOR THE 2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR", while the international-applicants page lists a Thursday, February 11 (2027) application deadline for the Fall 2027 cycle. Awards of Recognition: automatic first-year awards of CAD 4,000 (95 per cent or higher), CAD 2,000 (90-94.9 per cent) or CAD 1,000 (85-89.9 per cent) on the best six 4U/4M courses, open to international students who studied at an on-shore secondary school in Canada. Conditions: entrance scholarships are for students entering from secondary school within 18 months of graduation who have not previously attended a post-secondary institution; only one scholarship may be held at a time; a minimum 80 per cent course load per term is required. Sources View scholarship page

• Is it accredited?

  Nursing (Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner and Practical Nurse): Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN), through its Accreditation Bureaus. CASN accreditation of a nursing programme is a national quality mark and is separate from the provincial regulator's own approval of that programme. The College of Nurses of Ontario, for example, states that the education requirement is a nursing programme 'approved or recognized in the jurisdiction where you completed your education', and tha…