Program Overview for Master of Nursing (MN) in Canada:
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. We aim to develop an attitude of commitment to expanding the scope of nursing knowledge and enhancing the quality of nursing practice. We do this in an educational environment that is responsive to the profession’s needs.
Prepare for your future:
Graduate education prepares students who will have an advanced level of academic and clinical preparation and who will be leaders in advancing professional practice, health related knowledge, research uptake and system change.
Whether you are considering a career in advanced practice, or nursing leadership, the academic advisors in Dalhousie's MN program can help you target your education to meet your goals.
Program options:
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
The eligibility for Master of Nursing (MN) in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
For Master's you need:
- Four-year Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
Other Application Documents you need:
- Official Transcripts
- Letter of recommendation (2)
- Updated CV/Resume
- Statement of Purpose
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the Master of Nursing (MN) to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Master of Nursing (MN) in Canada: are:
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.The scholarships available for the Master of Nursing (MN) are:
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The international student tuition fees and costs for Master of Nursing (MN) in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Master of Nursing (MN) in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
Scholarships and funding awards are essential to supporting student progress. We encourage master's students to apply for funding awards with the assistance of their supervisors, and require that PhD students apply for a minimum of one funding award during their program of study.
A number of awards and scholarships are available to graduate students and alumni of the School of Nursing. Applicants who meet all criteria will be invited to apply to the pertinent award/scholarship.
List of funding opportunities.
Graduate Coordinator Email: Marilyn.Macdonald@dal.ca
Email: graduate.nursing@dal.ca
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