Master of Nursing in Canada at UPEI Canada

Program Overview for Master of Nursing in Canada:

The Master of Nursing (MN) program is founded upon the guiding principles of primary health care and designed to prepare nurses for advanced nursing practice through the integration of theory, research, and practice.

Graduates will incorporate evidence-based practice, leadership, advanced clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and collaboration in a variety of roles and settings.

The MN Nurse Practitioner graduate is prepared to manage the health needs of individuals, families, groups, and communities across the lifespan in a variety of PHC settings. Graduates of the Nurse Practitioner stream are eligible to write the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Canadian Nurse Practitioner Exam.

These are the international student eligibility for the Master of Nursing in Canada

Candidates for admission to the MN program must have demonstrated high academic standing and potential for self-directed, sustained research. Normally, the basic requirements are:

• A baccalaureate degree in nursing from an approved or accredited university is required. A minimum average of 75% or a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) in the last twenty courses of a baccalaureate nursing program is required.
• Prior completion of a Research Methods course, an Introductory Statistics course, and a course in Nursing Theory, or equivalent. Individuals applying for the Nurse Practitioner Stream, must have a minimum of two (2) years experience in clinical nursing practice.
• Proof of active practicing nurse registration in Canada is necessary (e.g. proof of registration card). Once enrolled in the program, all students must maintain active practicing nurse registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Prince Edward Island.
• Upon acceptance into the Master of Nursing program, students must submit a completed up-to-date immunization record, a certified criminal record check, vulnerable sector check, and confirmation of current CPR Certification at the Health Care Provider level.
• Payment of International fees will be required of all students from outside Canada.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Master of Nursing

Candidates for admission to the MN program must have demonstrated high academic standing and potential for self-directed, sustained research. Normally, the basic requirements are:

• A baccalaureate degree in nursing from an approved or accredited university is required. A minimum average of 75% or a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) in the last twenty courses of a baccalaureate nursing program is required.
• Prior completion of a Research Methods course, an Introductory Statistics course, and a course in Nursing Theory, or equivalent. Individuals applying for the Nurse Practitioner Stream, must have a minimum of two (2) years experience in clinical nursing practice.
• Proof of active practicing nurse registration in Canada is necessary (e.g. proof of registration card). Once enrolled in the program, all students must maintain active practicing nurse registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Prince Edward Island.
• Upon acceptance into the Master of Nursing program, students must submit a completed up-to-date immunization record, a certified criminal record check, vulnerable sector check, and confirmation of current CPR Certification at the Health Care Provider level.
• Payment of International fees will be required of all students from outside Canada.

These are the test eligibilities for the Master of Nursing to qualify.

The scholarships available for the Master of Nursing are:

UPEI EMBA Scholarships and Awards

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Awarded to five incoming EMBA students at the UPEI Faculty of Business. Candidates must have applied for…

UPEI EMBA Scholarships and Awards

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Country: Canada Level: Graduate Scholarship for: International and Domestic Students students

Admission Criteria

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Awarded to five incoming EMBA students at the UPEI Faculty of Business. Candidates must have applied for admission by June 30. Criteria includes: minimum of 75% average in last two years of undergraduate or graduate level of study, professional accomplishments, and demonstrated leadership. Preference may be given to an international student candidate for one of the scholarships.

Other Scholarship Opportunties:

• George E. Howatt EMBA Scholarship valued at $4,300!
• Carter Bray Scholarship valued at $3,500!
• Graduates of UPEI that intend to pursue an MBA at the University of Prince Edward Island are also encouraged to apply for the W. Chester S. McLure Memorial Fellowship, valued at $10,000.
• Other UPEI scholarships, bursaries, and awards can be found on the UPEI Awards and Scholarships website. 
• The CIHR post-doctoral fellowship is available to PhDs in the health sciences who enter an MBA Biotechnology Program.
• Sources in government and industry, such as the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and studentawards.com, exist to assist students in MBA programs.
• Click here for a list of other external funding opportunities. 

The international student tuition fees and costs for Master of Nursing in Canada.

All application materials must be received no later than February 15. Please indicate if you are applying to the Thesis Stream or the Nurse Practitioner Steam.Note: the Nurse Practitioner stream is offered every two years (current intake: Fall 2021)

You do not have to secure a supervisor prior to applying to this program.