Master of Nursing [M.N] - Master [2 Years]
$14,670 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Nursing [M.N]

  • The Master of Nursing (MN) program at Dalhousie provides graduate students with the opportunity to learn practical skills and participate in research that makes a global impact.
  • Graduate education in nursing embodies a search for knowledge and encourages the examination of ideas and values.
  • Upon entering the program, MN students can choose from one of two program options:
    • Nurse practitioner: For students wishing to prepare for a clinical career as a licensed Nurse Practitioner
    • Professional stream: For students wishing to prepare for a leadership role
  • Full-time students are expected to complete the program in two years. Part-time students are expected to complete the program in no more than five years.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $12645 $12645
Books and supply $2025 $2025
Total Fees $14670 $14670

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 92 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7 9 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 300 340 2
PTE Pearson Test of English 65 90 3

Academic requirements

  • Four-year Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 (B+ average) in the last 60 credit hours of study

Specific requriement:

  • Undergraduate-level classes in research and statistics, completed within 5 years of beginning the program, are required.
  • Applicants for the Nurse Practitioner option must have completed a minimum of the equivalent of 2 years full-time clinical experience at the time of application.

English proficiency:

  • Internet-based TOEFL (Academic iBT): 92
  • IELTS: 7
  • Pearson English Test PTE Academic: 65 with no section less than 54