Castlegar,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing in Castlegar Canada | Selkirk College
Selkirk College
|
Castlegar Canada
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
16,538
(c. USD11,894.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The elderly population represents the most rapidly expanding demographic in global healthcare. In Canada, seniors currently account for 70% of all patients. To properly educate, evaluate, and treat older adults, registered nurses require specialized expertise and education.
This advanced diploma program in Gerontological Nursing equips you with the necessary competencies to address the multifaceted physical, psychological, social, environmental, and spiritual requirements of aging individuals.
The program facilitates cross-cultural learning opportunities through interactions with international graduate nurses and on-campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing students. These exchanges foster meaningful discussions about diverse nursing methodologies, care philosophies, and worldwide healthcare challenges. Discover more about Selkirk College's global learning initiatives.
Interactive seminars and periodic classroom discussions offer additional platforms for sharing professional insights and nursing best practices.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Selkirk's prerequisites require that you:
Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or
Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application.
In addition to meeting the general entrance requirements for admission to Selkirk College, applicants from countries outside of Canada must meet the following requirements.
B.Sc. Nursing degree / GNM Diploma from a recognized nursing school with English as a primary language of instruction.
Registration with a national/provincial/state nursing association
IELTS 6.5 overall with no band score lower than 6.0 and reading band score 6.5
Tuition
CAD
16,538