Health Sciences
Bachelor of Professional Arts, Human Services Major
Athabasca University, Canada
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Monthly; enrol any time
Health Sciences
Nurse Practitioners (NP) are in high demand because they offer a comprehensive range of health care services, often filling the gap in primary care where doctors may be in short supply. Their expertise in diagnosing and treating common illnesses, along with their ability to provide personalized, holistic care, makes them invaluable in diverse health care settings.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Disciplines | Study mode: online | Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
In this program, you'll engage with a well-rounded curriculum that covers topics like advanced practice nursing foundations, pharmacotherapeutics, and health assessments across various life stages. You'll also complete clinical practicums focused on different demographics, including women's and men's health, children's health, adult health, and older adult health, to give you hands-on experience in real-world settings.
After completing the Post-Master's Diploma – Nurse Practitioner program, you'll be well-equipped to pursue careers as a nurse practitioner in settings such as primary care offices, community health centres, and other clinical settings. You could also explore roles in health policy, education, or consulting, leveraging your specialized skills to improve patient care and health outcomes.
You must have a master's degree in nursing with a minimum grade point average. You must also have verified hours of recent work experience as a registered nurse. Admission is competitive; meeting the minimum requirements is not a guarantee of admission.
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Graduate Diploma – Management: three intakes per year (fall session start in August, winter session start in January, spring session start in May).
Graduate Diplomas in Distance Education Technology and Instructional Design: three program intakes per year, for course starts in spring (May), fall (late August) and winter (January).
Graduate Diploma – Counselling: September start.
Graduate Diploma – Management: apply by June 15 for fall, Oct. 15 for winter and March 15 for spring. Program application fee $238; program admission fee $950 (non-refundable).
Graduate Diplomas in Distance Education Technology and Instructional Design: apply by January 15 for a spring start, May 15 for a fall start and September 15 for a winter start. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Graduate Diploma – Counselling: apply by Jan. 15 for a September start. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Post-Master's Diploma – Nurse Practitioner: apply by Dec. 1, 2026 for May 2027, June 1, 2027 for January 2028, Feb. 1, 2028 for September 2028 and June 1, 2028 for January 2029. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Apply through the official page: https://www.athabascau.ca/applications-admissions/apply-au/index.html
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
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