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Two new grad programs offered at Loyalist to boost healthcare, cyber security fields

By Brock Ormond Sep 25, 2026 | 2:21 PM

Loyalist College is expanding its graduate certificate offerings with two new programs designed to build specialized expertise in health care and cyber security.

Beginning in Fall 2027, the Registered Nurse Critical Care Nursing and Cyber Security programs will create new pathways into roles that support the health, security and resilience of communities and organizations.

Developed in response to evolving workforce needs, both programs combine specialized knowledge with applied learning to prepare graduates for complex professional environments.

“Our programs need to reflect where our communities and industries are headed and give learners the skills and experience to move forward with them,” stated Mark Kirkpatrick, President and CEO of Loyalist College.

“Whether caring for patients experiencing life-threatening illness or helping organizations respond to an increasingly complex cyber security landscape, graduates will be prepared to take on challenging and important work where specialized knowledge and sound judgment are essential.”

Registered Nurse Critical Care Nursing
Loyalist’s one-year Registered Nurse Critical Care Nursing Ontario College Graduate Certificate is designed for registered nurses looking to enter the critical care specialty or strengthen their practice in acute and complex care environments.
Through advanced theory, simulation and experiential learning, students will develop competencies in assessing and managing critically ill patients, making rapid clinical decisions and providing holistic, patient- and family-centred care. A supervised clinical placement will allow students to apply their new skills in practice.
Cyber Security
Loyalist’s one-year Cyber Security Ontario College Graduate Certificate will equip students with the technical and strategic skills to protect digital systems, enhance security measures and safeguard sensitive information.
Through applied exercises, lab work and simulations, students will gain experience in network and cloud security, digital forensics, incident response and risk management.

Students will also have opportunities to pursue industry certifications alongside their studies.

Expanded online program options

Loyalist is also expanding flexible learning options for Fall 2027, with its Business and Business Sales and Marketing diploma programs becoming available online.
The new delivery options will give learners greater flexibility in how and where they complete their studies.
Both programs provide practical, career-focused business education, with Business offering a broad foundation across key business functions and Business Sales and Marketing focusing more specifically on sales, marketing, customer relationships and business development.
Applications for Registered Nurse Critical Care Nursing and Cyber Security, as well as online options for the Business and Business Sales and Marketing programs for Fall 2027 open through the Ontario Colleges Application Service (OCAS) on Sept. 26.