Ontario College Diploma in Practical Nursing

In this two-year diploma program, you will be working with experienced faculty to gain the knowledge, skills and judgment required for competent clinical nursing practice. You will study anatomy, physiology, English, as well as psychology which will prepare you to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination. In addition, you will participate in a variety of learning modalities, online interactive learning, collaborative group learning, simulation experiences and direct nursing care in a variety of healthcare settings.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant

A minimum grade of 70% is required in each of the following:

English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course

Mathematics: Grade 12 C or U, or Grade 11 U or M, or equivalent course

Biology: Grade 11 C or U, or equivalent course

Physics or Chemistry: Grade 11 U or Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course

When applying to a Seneca two- or three-year diploma program you must submit:

High school transcripts for grades 10, 11 and 12 showing all program specific pre-requisite courses.

High school/secondary school diploma (certificate of completion).

You may submit transcripts or certificates for any completed university/postsecondary college courses or programs taken inside or outside of Canada.

Academic records that are in a language other than English must include an official/certified English translation.