| The Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) program focuses on professional practice leadership and will prepare graduates to contribute to an increasingly complex health-care sector by providing an education that includes mentorship, interdisciplinary opportunities and experiential learning through research, project and class assignments. Professional practice leaders are responsible for ensuring and implementing expert practice, the facilitation of professional development, research and providing leadership; they are often charged with quality assurance and safety as well and the program is designed to develop expertise in these areas. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 73 to 76 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree (or equivalent):
- Hold a four-year BScN (Hons) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Minimum overall academic standing of a B (GPA: 3.0 on a 4.3 scale or 73 to 76 per cent), with a minimum B average in the last two full-time years (four semesters) of undergraduate work or equivalent.
- Registration as a Registered Nurse in good standing with the licensing body in the province in which you work (i.e., In Ontario this would be the College of Nurses of Ontario).
Applicants with RN designation and experience:
- Registered Nurse with 10 or more years of experience.
- Registration as a Registered Nurse in good standing with the licensing body in the province in which you work (i.e., In Ontario this would be the College of Nurses of Ontario).
- Candidates will be required to have completed the academic equivalent of the following university-level courses with a minimum weighted average of 80 per cent across the three courses: NURS 1420U or NURS 2420U, HLSC 3910U, and HLSC 1701U. Candidates may apply for course equivalency and/or recognition of experience through a Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition – PLAR – process.
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| Test Scores: | - Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration)
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| Application Notes : | Proof of English proficiency is needed from those applicants whose first language is not English, as per university regulations. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Statement of Research Interests
Please see the checklist of required documents for a list of supporting documentation that must be submitted with your application. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.