$11,313 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Nursing [M.N]
- University of Calgary offers a Master of Nursing program with a duration of 2 years.
- This course is offered on a full-time and thesis basis.
- Master of Nursing is consists of eight core courses.
- The core courses consist of topics that include philosophical and theoretical knowledge, evidence-informed nursing, quantitative and qualitative research.
- Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend an open oral defense.
- The thesis-based program offers a focused supervised research experience.
- Students are prepared for leadership and practice in varied roles and settings, in local and global contexts, and with diverse populations through the integration of nursing education and research.
- University provides the flexibility to complete the program in 4-year.
- A master’s degree in nursing will give students the pre-requisite for a Ph.D.
- Master of Nursing degree will prepare registered nurses for advanced practice in focused areas that may include direct clinical practice, education, or health policy and leadership.
- The Faculty of the department provides training to empower graduate students for academic and career success.
- Placements/Job opportunities after the Master of Nursing are Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse, Physician’s Office Nurse, Nurse Case Managers, Nursing Informatics Specialist, etc.
- The average salary goes up to 59,775 USD after completing the program.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $6182 | $6182 |
| Health Insurance | $248 | $248 |
| Books and supply | $225 | $225 |
| Compulsory Fees | $597 | $597 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $4062 | $4062 |
| Total Fees | $11313 | $11313 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 105 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 59 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 120 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must be eligible for active nursing registration in Alberta (registrants in the program must provide proof of active CARNA registration or equivalent each year)
- To be a registered nurse, students have to complete a four-year bachelor’s degree, normally in nursing, along with:
- One undergraduate course (3 units) in research methodology
- One undergraduate course (3 units) in statistics
- Students have to complete a CPR certification at the Basic Rescuer or Basic Cardiac Life Support or 'C' level.
- GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (10 courses or 60 units) of an undergraduate degree.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year Bachelor’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a 3-year Bachelor's Degree must hold a Master's Degree.
- Or, have a CGPA of 8/10 (or 7.5/10 for IIT's only).
Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, and it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for a better chance of admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.