Students gain the skills needed to work as a community-based nurse practitioner with Athabasca University’s online Post-Masters Diploma – Nurse Practitioner program. This primary health care program will prepare nurses to diagnose and treat common illnesses and injuries in clients of all ages. Graduates will be ready to provide care in settings such as primary care offices or community health centres.
All courses are online grouped study, with defined start and end dates. There is also a one-week on-site component. Clinical practicums are completed on-site during each of the life-stage courses. Students will write a comprehensive examination during the final course in the program.
Lack of Academic Compassion for Students in Crisis
Alia Jaye Skoreyko
Calgary •February 20, 2026
Graduated From
not provided
Overall:
2 out of 5
Instructors:
1 stars
Curriculum:
1 stars
Job Assistance:
na
I am a current student enrolled in the Bachelor of General Studies. I am sharing my experience because I believe there is a lack of administrative accountability at Athabasca University regarding student support.
Despite providing documentation of a si...
I am a current student enrolled in the Bachelor of General Studies. I am sharing my experience because I believe there is a lack of administrative accountability at Athabasca University regarding student support.
Despite providing documentation of a significant life crisis (Police Report Dec 17) and a high-risk medical situation, the administration failed to apply Section 2.1 of the Student Appeals Policy regarding Extenuating Circumstances. Instead of administrative fairness and the 'Duty of Compassion' expected of a public institution, I encountered rigid barriers and an unjustified academic suspension. I have had to involve the University Ombudsman to have my rights as a student recognized. Prospective students should be aware of this lack of policy compliance.
Athabasca University
Great Experience
Anonymous
Edmonton •April 25, 2025
Graduated From
Bachelor of Commerce General
Overall:
5 out of 5
Instructors:
5 stars
Curriculum:
5 stars
Job Assistance:
na
Program was well designed with a Degreeworx page that tracks progress to completion including course requirements. Staff were very helpful and professors responsive. Perfect for anyone who has the capacity to learn independently and prefers that to a c...
Program was well designed with a Degreeworx page that tracks progress to completion including course requirements. Staff were very helpful and professors responsive. Perfect for anyone who has the capacity to learn independently and prefers that to a classroom setting or for busy people with jobs and kids. Course material was also mostly very interesting and applicable to my career in business.
