Graduate Diploma in Nurse Practitioner at Western University

Entry requirements

Completion of a bachelor’s degree in nursing (e.g., BScN, BSN, BN). Internationally educated nurses may be asked to submit a World Evaluation Services (WES) report to confirm degree equivalence to those accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN). Completion of a Master's degree in Nursing or a field related to health care. GPA of 78% (B+) or higher. Admission averages are based on the last two years of full-time study or the last 10 part-time credits. Undergraduate preparation in research and statistics. Applicants must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with no practice restrictions. (Out of province applicants may apply with other Canadian registration, but will be required to show CNO registration as a condition of their admission). Completion of the equivalent of two years full-time RN practice (3,640 hours) within the past five years (some of those hours must be completed in Canada). Application deadline: February 1 Acceptance notification begins at the end of March. Preference is given to full-time applications.