Saskatoon,
SK,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Post Graduate Nurse Practitioner Certificate in Saskatoon Canada | University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
|
Saskatoon Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
8,971
(c. USD6,438.9)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This program offers registered nurses with a Master of Nursing degree the chance to earn a Nurse Practitioner certification. Participants must fulfill 30 credit units of coursework and complete at least 720 hours of practical training. The curriculum is structured for completion in six consecutive terms or through part-time study over three years. Upon graduation, students will qualify to take either the Canadian Nurse Practitioner examination or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Board test.
The P.G.D.S.C. Nurse Practitioner program focuses on developing specialized competencies while establishing the theoretical foundation required for nurse practitioner practice. Those who complete the P.G.D.S.C. program can seek employment beyond Saskatchewan's borders. This nationally recognized certification not only advances individual careers but also draws applicants from throughout Canada, expanding the program's reach and diversity.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Meet the requirements for admission to the M.N. Nurse Practitioner Option
Completion of master's or Ph.D. in Nursing or in a related discipline (education, health administration, public health) from a recognized university with a 70% average within that degree
Three credit units in each a graduate research methods and a graduate statistics course.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall Band Score 6.5 With minimum individual scores of Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6
TOEFL IBT - Internet Based 86 With minimum individual scores of Reading 19, Listening 19, Speaking 19, Writing 19
PTE Academic - Overall score of 63 With minimum individual skills scores of Reading 59, Listening 59, Speaking 59, Writing 59
Completion of master's or Ph.D. in Nursing or in a related discipline (education, health administration, public health) from a recognized university with a 70% average within that degree
Three credit units in each a graduate research methods and a graduate statistics course.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall Band Score 6.5 With minimum individual scores of Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6
TOEFL IBT - Internet Based 86 With minimum individual scores of Reading 19, Listening 19, Speaking 19, Writing 19
PTE Academic - Overall score of 63 With minimum individual skills scores of Reading 59, Listening 59, Speaking 59, Writing 59
Tuition
CAD
8,971