Master of Science Nursing (MScN)
Program Overview
Master of Science Nursing (MScN)
Program Description
The Master of Science Nursing (MScN) program is designed to educate enrolled nurses for an advanced practice role and/or doctoral studies. Graduates of the program are prepared to assume leadership roles in improving the quality of nursing care in various health care settings. The program provides rigorous academic preparation based on theory and research to address health-related phenomena experienced by individuals, families, groups, aggregates, and communities.
Program Details
- Duration: 24 months
- Location: On-campus or distance
- Language: English or French
- Options: Thesis or Clinical
Program Goals
The goal of the master's program is to educate enrolled nurses for an advanced practice role and/or doctoral studies. Graduates of the program are prepared to assume leadership roles in improving the quality of nursing care in various health care settings.
Admission Requirements
All students enrolled must have a license to practice in the province or territory where they are living in Canada during the MScN program.
Specialization Options
There are three ways to specialize in the Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) program:
- Apply for the collaborative program titled the MScN with specialization in Feminist and Gender Studies.
- Apply for the combined program titled the MScN with Diploma in Primary Health Care for Nurse Practitioners (only offered on campus with no distance option)
- During the MScN program, you can complete micro-credential programs:
- For the clinical project option, you need to take three electives (total 9 units). These electives can be taken in nursing or combined within one of the following micro-credential programs.
- Admission requirements:
- Microprogram Simulation of Health Education
- Microprogram Introduction to Health Education
- Microprogram in Program Evaluation in Professional Contexts
- Microprogram in Evaluation of Social and Health Programs and Policies
- Microprogram in Health Workforce Studies
Program Learning Outcomes
Depth and Breadth of Knowledge
- Evaluate and critique theories and concepts related to nursing.
- Analyze complex problems in nursing.
- Synthesize and critique the literature pertaining to a domain of practice or research.
Research and Scholarships
- Understand research techniques for creating and interpreting nursing.
- Adopt an ethical approach in the thesis or clinical project.
Level of Application of Knowledge
- Make a contribution to an area of practice or research in nursing.
- Demonstrate knowledge and competencies of an advanced practice nurse.
Professional Capacity/Autonomy
- Demonstrate a sense of initiative and professional responsibility and ethics in nursing practice and research.
- Take necessary measures to ensure continuous professional development.
Level of Communications Skills
- Communicate clear ideas, problems, and conclusions about issues in nursing practice and research.
- Disseminate results of a clinical project or research publications, conferences, and/or practice environment.
Awareness of Limits of Knowledge
- Evaluate and discuss different perspectives in relation to questions or problems in nursing.
- Aware of own limitations and seeks guidance from other students and professors to make progress in their studies.
Fees and Funding
The estimated amount for university fees associated with this program is available. To learn about possibilities for financing your graduate studies, consult the Funding and financing section.
Other Graduate Nursing Programs
- Diploma Primary Health Care for Nurse Practitioners (PHCNP)
- Master of Science Nursing Diploma Primary Health Care for Nurse Practitioners
- Master of Science in Nursing Specialization in Feminist and Gender Studies
- Doctorate in Philosophy Nursing
- Fast-Track from the MScN Program to the PhD program