Program Overview
The Nurse Practitioner at Athabasca University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Humanities, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Nurse Practitioner programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: CAD 17,875 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 15,675 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nurse Practitioner programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Advanced Health Assessment for Nurse Practitioners\', \'Advanced Pathophysiology for Clinical Decision Making\', \'Pharmacotherapeutics for Nurse Practitioners\', "NP: Women and Men\'s Health", "NP: Children\'s Health", \'NP: Adult Health\', \'NP: Older Adult Health\', \'NP: Practice Consolidation\', \'Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
By the application deadline, applicants for admission to the PMD: NP program must be graduates of a Canadian (or equivalent) masters degree in Nursing from an accredited/recognized university, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B) in their masters program.
Applicants must have obtained recently, a minimum of 4,500 verified hours of work experience as a registered nurse prior to application.
Athabasca University MN:ANP and MN:NP graduates are precluded from admission to the PMD:NP.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 17,875 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 15,675 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 17,875 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 15,675 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Athabasca University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Athabasca University
Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Athabasca University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-05-01
- Language English