School of Nursing

Faculty of Health

Master of Science in Nursing

What is the difference between the MN Professional Stream and the Master of Science in Nursing Program?  Our Master of Science in Nursing program  is a research-based program which prepares students to be leaders in professional nursing and education, and it provides a solid foundation for doctoral studies.  Our 27-credit hour program is comprised of 5 courses plus a thesis. Students engage in the strategic research foci of the School of Nursing: health needs of people, marginalized populations and health equity, knowledge translation, and health systems and health workforce planning and impact.
How long is the Master of Science in Nursing Program?

A full-time MScN student will complete the MScN program in 2 years.  A part-time student will complete the program in 4 years. Full-time students in the MScN program usually complete three courses per term. Part-time students in the MScN program usually complete 1-2 courses per term.

The following table shows course sequencing for full-time and part-time students in the MScN Program:

Full time option

  Year 1 Year 2
Fall NURS 5050 (3 credits)
NURS 5100 (3 credits)
  • NURS 9000 (12 credits)
  1 Graduate Elective (3 credits)
Choose from:
· NURS 5540
· NURS 5550
· NURS 5570
· NURS 5560		  
Winter

· NURS 5120 (3 credits)
· Intermediate Statistics (ie. HPRO 5503) (3 credits)
  • NURS 9000 (continued)
 

Part time option

  Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Fall NURS 5050 (3 credits) NURS 5100 (3 credits)
Intermediate Statistics - ie. HPRO 5503 (3 credits)
*Can be taken in Fall or Winter		 NURS 9000 (12 credits) NURS 9000 (continued)
Winter

1 Graduate Elective(3 credits)
Choose from:
· NURS 5550
· NURS 5560

 NURS 5120 (3 credits)
Intermediate Statistics - ie. HPRO 5503 (3 credits)
*If not already taken in Fall		 NURS 9000 (continued) NURS 9000 (continued)