MSc in Nursing(Family Nurse Practitioner) in Canada at UNBC Canada

Program Overview for MSc in Nursing(Family Nurse Practitioner) in Canada:

The UNBC School of Nursing is actively engaged in preparing excellent nurses who are ready to meet the complex care needs of individuals in regional, rural and remote communities of the North.

We are an innovative group of educators and researchers offering a wide range of Nursing programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and certificate levels.

The programs are delivered across Northern BC: in Prince George, Terrace and Quesnel.

These are the international student eligibility for the MSc in Nursing(Family Nurse Practitioner) in Canada

A four-year (120 credit hours) Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution. Grade point average of at least 3.00 (B) in the work of the last 60 credit hours (approximately the last two years). A Baccalaureate degree is required for entry. The minimum GPA of 3.00 (B) is based on the UNBC 4.33 scale. The GPA from sending institutions will be assessed and converted to the UNBC scale when being considered for admission.Other Admission Requirements:

• Three Assessment Reports on Applicant for Admission to Graduate Studies. Letters of reference may accompany the Assessment Reports. At least one of the assessments/letters must be from a health professional from the prospective student’s most recent practice setting;
• An academic transcript showing undergraduate courses in nursing theory, health assessment, community health nursing, and research;
• Nursing practice résumé or curriculum vitae;
• Criminal records searches;
• Successfully completion of the San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training within the previous two years prior to the semester of admission to the MScN (FNP) Program;
• Evidence of at least two years full-time practice experience, or equivalent, following completion of the Baccalaureate degree;
• Evidence of active registration as a nurse in British Columbia. Note that annual documentation of current, practicing BCCNP licensure is required while enrolled in the program.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the MSc in Nursing(Family Nurse Practitioner)

A four-year (120 credit hours) Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution. Grade point average of at least 3.00 (B) in the work of the last 60 credit hours (approximately the last two years). A Baccalaureate degree is required for entry. The minimum GPA of 3.00 (B) is based on the UNBC 4.33 scale. The GPA from sending institutions will be assessed and converted to the UNBC scale when being considered for admission.Other Admission Requirements:

• Three Assessment Reports on Applicant for Admission to Graduate Studies. Letters of reference may accompany the Assessment Reports. At least one of the assessments/letters must be from a health professional from the prospective student’s most recent practice setting;
• An academic transcript showing undergraduate courses in nursing theory, health assessment, community health nursing, and research;
• Nursing practice résumé or curriculum vitae;
• Criminal records searches;
• Successfully completion of the San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training within the previous two years prior to the semester of admission to the MScN (FNP) Program;
• Evidence of at least two years full-time practice experience, or equivalent, following completion of the Baccalaureate degree;
• Evidence of active registration as a nurse in British Columbia. Note that annual documentation of current, practicing BCCNP licensure is required while enrolled in the program.

These are the test eligibilities for the MSc in Nursing(Family Nurse Practitioner) to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Nursing(Family Nurse Practitioner) in Canada.

MSc in Nursing thesis stream is also available.There are many financial awards available for students:

• Teaching Assistantship
• BC Student Assistance Program
• Assistance for Students with Permanent Disabilities