Nursing and personal support: every college, ranked
Practical Nursing at George Brown Polytechnic
Ontario College Diploma · Health Sciences / Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing · Waterfront campus
Program code: S121
What do you need to get into George Brown Practical Nursing?
What courses do you need?
As the college's page lists them. A U (university preparation) course counts where a C (college preparation) course is asked for.
- Required
- Grade 12 English (C or U): English with a grade of 70 per cent or higher
- Grade 11 Math (M or U) or grade 12 (C or U): Mathematics with a grade of 70 per cent or higher
- Grade 11 Biology (C or U) or grade 12 (U): Biology with a grade of 70 per cent or higher
- Grade 11 Chemistry (U) or grade 12 (C or U): Chemistry with a grade of 70 per cent or higher
How much does George Brown Practical Nursing cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition and fees
- $5,100 first year, $10,200 in allThe college prints them as one figure
- Rent after first year
- $12,300 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Toronto, $1,023 a month
What do graduates earn, and are they working?
Pay is what Ontario college diploma graduates in health professions and related programs earned, the class of 2019 (2021 and 2024), from Statistics Canada, in 2024 dollars. It is for the whole field across Ontario, not this college alone, and Statistics Canada's field is a little wider than this program's.
What careers does George Brown Practical Nursing lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Practical NurseTwo years of college to a nursing licence and a job in any town in Canada. Hands-on, in demand, cheaper than a degree.$65kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Registered NurseCare for patients in hospitals, clinics and homes. In demand everywhere in Canada.$90kTypical pay4 yearsTo qualifyVery highDemand
- Personal Support WorkerUnder a year of training to a job with good prospects across Canada. Hard, human work, and the pay is modest.$50kTypical payup to 1 yearTo qualifyGoodDemand
- AcupuncturistA 3-year diploma, a national exam, and a practice you build one patient at a time. Most acupuncturists are self-employed and many work part time.$33kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Addictions CounsellorHelp people get out from under drugs, alcohol and gambling. A 2-year diploma gets you in; the work is heavy and the pay is middling.$71kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Allergist and ImmunologistThe doctor for allergies, asthma, hives and immune system problems. About 13 years of training, then office hours and very few emergencies.$311kTypical pay12 to 14 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
Where else can you study nursing and personal support?
The same field at other colleges, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Baccalauréat en sciences infirmièresBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $6,481 |
| Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières (81780)La Cité, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières (81842)La Cité, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)Northern, Ontario | 75% minimum average | $6,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Collaborative Nursing Degree FallCentennial, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $6,348 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours)Algonquin, Ontario | 70% minimum average | $6,354 |
| Bachelor of Science: NursingFanshawe, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $6,481 |
| Bachelor of Science: NursingHumber, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $8,731 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: georgebrown.ca (opens in a new tab) (read in a browser with Claude in Chrome, 6 November 2026)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with George Brown Polytechnic. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.