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CAD 16372

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This two-year diploma program is suited to students who are interested in working with animals. The program will provide them with the knowledge and animal handling skills required to be an integral team player within veterinary practices, research facilities, or other animal related industry.

Students will learn to perform basic patient examination, collect data on vital signs, administer medications and prepare pharmaceuticals as prescribed by a veterinarian. They will explore anesthesia, animal nursing, surgical assistance, dental prophylactic procedures, diagnostic laboratory work and tests, such as blood chemistries, culture and sensitivity, and electrocardiograms. This program covers veterinary practice management skills including computer applications, recognizing behavioral signs of small animals and educating and counseling clients in the area of pet nutrition.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - Band in any one module - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 79
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 58
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • Grade 12 English (C, U)
    • Grade 12 Math (C, U)
    • Grade 12 Chemistry (C, U)
    • Grade 11 Biology (C, U)

6 IELTS Score
79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

16372

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 100

Application Fee
(CAD)

10000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

Allocation of the 15 International Entrance Scholarships for Fall 2025 Intake


Scholarship Value: $2,000 per recipient


Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for the scholarship, international students must meet the following requirements:


1. Intake and Region:

  • Be a new international student starting in the Fall 2025 intake.
  • Students from all countries are eligible if they meet all the criteria in this document.


2. Regional Allocation:

  • A maximum of four scholarships will be awarded per region (Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa)
  • The remaining 3 scholarships will be awarded to eligible students outside the above listed regions if applicable.


3. Eligible Programs:

  • Applicants must be admitted to one of the Engineering, Technology, or Trades programs listed in Northern College’s Fall 2025 international program offerings. Examples include Mining, Electrical, and Heavy Equipment programs.


4. Payment Requirement:

  • Students must pay the full tuition and ancillary fees by the first payment deadline outlined in their Letter of Acceptance (LOA).


5. Exclusion for Domestic Tuition:


6. Academic Performance and English Proficiency:

  • Achieve a minimum average of 75% in senior high school or post-secondary academic studies.
  • Meet English proficiency requirements with a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 overall, with no band lower than 6.0, or equivalent scores in other accepted tests.


7. Scholarship Application:

  • Scholarships will be applied directly to eligible students’ Northern College accounts after day 10 of their second semester.

8. Revocation of Scholarship:

  • Scholarships will be rescinded if:
    • Any application documents are found to be fraudulent.
    • The student changes to a program not eligible for the scholarship.
    • Students do not enroll at Northern College anymore.

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