nursing courses edmonton 2024-2025
nursing courses edmonton 2024-2025
Although it is one of the most demanding careers, one of the most rewarding is that of a health professional. If you’re thinking about getting a nursing degree, this list is exactly what you need.
Based on their programs, reputations, and career opportunities, we have compiled this list of Edmonton’s best nursing schools. We have added practical nursing programs and health care aide training to the city’s limited number of registered nursing schools.
Let’s talk a little bit about tuition before we look at our top nursing schools.
How much do Edmonton nursing schools cost?
Depending on the school and the number of courses taken, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) can cost anywhere from $4,000 to $12,000 per year. Each educational establishment will impose its own additional fees, which typically consist of administrative costs or charges for supplies and services.
The tuition for a full-time Canadian student who does not need to live in a dormitory or board and study at the University of Alberta is shown in the first table.
| Tuition | $7,106.40 |
| Athletics/Recreation Fees | $183.28 |
| Books, Supplies and Instruments | $3,500.00 |
| PAW Centre Fee | $58.00 |
| Student Academic Support | $517.20 |
| Student Health and Wellness | $127.60 |
| Students’ Union Dedicated Fees | $168.98 |
| Students’ Union Dental Plan | $150.00 |
| Students’ Union Health Plan | $155.00 |
| Students’ Union Membership Fees | $107.36 |
| U-Pass | $360.00 |
| Estimated costs | $ 12,433.82 |
The estimated cost of attending MacEwan University for a domestic student taking 18 credits in total is shown in the following table.
| Tuition | |
| Cost Per Credit | $210.00 |
| Credits Selected | 18 |
| Tuition Subtotal (Credits x Cost Per Credit) | $3,780.00 |
| Other Mandatory Fees | |
| SAMU General Membership Fee | $179.25 |
| Global Education Fee1 | $3.50 |
| U-Pass | $180.00 |
| Medical Clinic Fee1 | $12.00 |
| Information Technology fee | $34.50 |
| Registrarial Service Fee | $18.00 |
| Sport and Wellness Fee1 | $102.00 |
| Other Mandatory Fees Subtotal | $529.00 |
1 | Not applicable for programs offered at a campus outside of Edmonton.
| Total Estimated Tuition and Fees for one term | $4,309.00 |
However, practical nursing programs for domestic students can cost the same amount, anywhere from $10,000 to $17,000 per year. These can be significantly more expensive for international students; NorQuest College, for instance, can cost as much as $46,000.
In Edmonton, how do I become a nurse?
- A bachelor’s degree in either a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or Bachelor of Nursing (BN) is required to become a Registered Nurse (RN). Registered nurses with additional clinical training and education at the master’s level are known as Nurse Practitioners (NP).
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