Master of Science in Nursing [M.S.N] - Master [2 Years]
$6,984 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science in Nursing [M.S.N]

  • MS in Nursing at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus is offered as a 2-years program by the Faculty of Health and Social Development.
  • This university is ranked #34 in World University in QS Ranking.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
  • The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program provides an intimate, student-centered world-class academic environment.
  • Students gain valuable knowledge in leadership, research, education, and policy. Learn from leading nursing education, practice, and research scholars while contributing to the development and application of nursing knowledge.
  • The objectives of the MSN program are to prepare nurses who are innovative, creative, evidence-informed problem-solvers who can collaboratively lead interprofessional teams. These objectives will be achieved through a program of studies that prepares nurses to:
    • Create, translate and use nursing knowledge in all its forms;
    • Synthesize and apply diverse perspectives within scholarly nursing research, practice, and knowledge development;
    • Cultivate advanced ethical reasoning and critical thinking;
    • Develop advanced skills and strategies for evidence-informed decision-making and practice;
    • Gain practical experience in the application of healthcare knowledge in diverse environments.
  • In partnership with communities, health professionals, academic collaborators, and other stakeholders, they are leading interdisciplinary research teams to generate and translate knowledge into effective evidence-based practices and programs.
  • The MSN program consists of 30 credits. 

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $6984 $6984
Total Fees $6984 $6984

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 90 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree, normally in nursing from a recognized institution; be Registered Nurse.
  • A GPA of at least 3.3/4.0 (B+ or 76%) is required to be eligible for the program.
  • Applicants to the research-based stream require successful completion of an undergraduate university or graduate university statistics course in the past five years as a pre-requisite, or approval of the School of Nursing Graduate Coordinator.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

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 to get admission to this program.