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Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Practice I at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Practice I is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Nursing. The Advanced Nursing Practice Graduate Certificates are continuous programs with no scheduled breaks. Students who do not enrol in courses continuously will be withdrawn from the program for failure to register unless they are on an approved leave of absence.

Faculty: Faculty of Nursing  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies' requirements, the Faculty of Nursing requires, at minimum, successful completion of the following: Each of the Graduate Certificates in Advanced Nursing Practice consist of 12 units of coursework. Course requirements are determined by the specialization.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The deadline to request a change in specialization is normally one week prior to students starting the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Practice I or Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Practice II. In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies’ admission requirements , all applicants must meet the following requirements: a) A four-year baccalaureate degree. Degrees and grades from all other institutions are evaluated for their equivalency to those of the University of Calgary. b) For applicants required to provide proof of proficiency in English, submit a minimum TOEFL (Internet-based test) score of 97 (5.0 for tests taken after January 21, 2026); IELTS score of 7.0; PTE score of 68; or a CAEL overall score of 70 (no less than 70 on reading and writing sections).

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 academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

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