About Master’s Program,
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.
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.
This program is offered collaboratively with Trent University.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- Hold a four-year honours degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution in the same area of graduate study or a closely related subject.
- Overall academic standing of at least a B average (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.1
Master’s Funding Coverage,
Applicants to research-based graduate programs who are studying full-time are automatically considered for some types of funding at the time of admission.
Types of funding that do not require an application:
- Entrance scholarships
- Minimum funding packages
- Teaching assistantships, research assistantships and graduate research assistantships
For more details on the above funding opportunities, see graduate student awards and funding.
Please note: Part-time students are not eligible for the above funding opportunities.
Graduate program applicants are encouraged to apply for external awards to help finance their education. The application process differs for each competition, so review the information carefully to determine where and when you must apply. Please note: The majority of these awards are for domestic or permanent residents only.
Application Requirement,
- two letters of recommendation (please note: some programs require threeletters of recommendation. See individual program pages for requirements.)
- proof of English language proficiency
- one unofficial transcript of each previous undergraduate and graduate transcript
- one- to two-page statement of academic intent
- photocopy of your degree parchment(s)
- any required program-specific documentation (see individual program pages)
Note: Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies in India and/or Pakistan are required to submit detailed, certified semester mark sheets. Applicants who have completed their studies in China are required to submit both a copy of their bachelor degree parchment and a copy of their graduation certificate.
Application Deadline,
Jan 15, 2026
Application Fee,
Pay an application fee of $110 Canadian.
