Nursing - Post Diploma - BScN
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 27,921 / Year
    Next IntakeMay 1, 2026
    Nursing - Post Diploma - BScN

    About

    Is this degree for you?

    If you’re a Registered Nurse (RN) with a diploma, a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) or an internationally educated nurse, the Nursing Post-Diploma degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) will build your theoretical knowledge and practical skills. You’ll be positioned to respond to current and emerging needs of society, the health care system and the nursing profession.

     Experiential learning opportunities: Placement mandatory

    This Nursing Post-Diploma program gives you the choice between a mix of in-person and hybrid learning, or 100% online, with in-person clinical placements. Building on your varied experience in the field, you’ll gain the ability to navigate the evolving complexities of the system and profession. You’ll also be equipped to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), apply to register with the College of Nurses of Ontario and pursue positions as an RN in a variety of settings after graduating.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Criteria A

    Both of the following items are required:

    • Canadian RN Nursing Diploma with a 3.0/B/70% CGPA or higher.
    • Proof of current registration, as a Registered Nurse, with a provincial or territorial regulatory body, or eligibility for registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario.

    Criteria B

    All of the following items are required:

    • Practical Nursing Diploma from a public Canadian college with a 3.0/B/70% CGPA or higher and no repeated courses or failures.
    • A TMU-approved bridging program, completed within the past five academic years, with a 3.0/B/70% CGPA or higher and no repeated courses or failures.
    • Proof of eligibility for registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario.

    Criteria C

    International nursing diploma with good academic standing and one of the following:

    • A TMU-approved bridging program, completed within the past five academic years, with a 3.0/B/70% CGPA or higher and no repeated courses or failures.
    • Proof of current registration, as a Registered Nurse, with a provincial or territorial regulatory body, or eligibility for registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario.

    English Program Requirements

    Undergraduate degree programs - minimum English proficiency requirements Requirements reflect overall scores. There are no minimum requirements for band scores (e.g. reading, writing, speaking, listening). Subject to change. Use as a guideline only.

    Duolingo English Test

    Required score for all other TMU programs, including Computer Science and Architectural Science :

    120 Official results must be sent to us electronically by Duolingo.

    International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic

    Required score for all other TMU programs, including Computer Science and Architectural Science :

    6.5 Official results must be sent to us electronically by the test centre. Test takers must contact the test centre where they took the test to have results sent. We do not accept results sent by surface mail or provided by the applicant. IELTS One Skill Retake results and IELTS Online (Academic) are accepted by TMU. We will verify results using the IELTS Results Service.

    Pearson Test of English (PTE)

    Required score for all other TMU programs, including Computer Science and Architectural Science :

    60 Official results must be sent to us electronically by Pearson.

    Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

    Required score for all other TMU programs, including Computer Science and Architectural Science :

    Tests taken before January 21, 2026: A minimum overall score of 92 iBT Tests taken on or after January 21, 2026: A minimum overall score of 4.5 iBT1

    Official results must be sent to us directly by ETS - TOEFL. TMU's institution code is 0886. We accept Internet-based TOEFL (iBT), including Home Edition. TOEFL MyBest Scores and TOEFL Essentials will not be used to meet our English language requirements.

    Career

    Career possibilities:

    • Acute care
    • Community health
    • Global health
    • Occupational health
    • Rehabilitation

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    27,921 / year
    Nursing - Post Diploma - BScN
    Toronto Metropolitan University
    Toronto Metropolitan University
    Canada

    Canada, Toronto