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Master of Nursing MScN Thesis or Project
University of Northern British Columbia
- Prince George, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Master
About the program
Thirty-three-credit advanced nursing master's degree with thesis or project options, Focused on rural and northern care.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Analyze advanced concepts in Nursing MScN Thesis or Project
- Apply research and professional methods
- and communicate evidence-based solutions. Suggested learning areas: 33 credit hours. Core 18 credits (NURS 604
- Plus NURS 619 or 620 for thesis
- A 6-credit project. Rural.
Career outcomes
- Clinical nurse specialist
- Nurse educator
- Nurse administrator
- Nurse researcher
- Advanced practice nurse
Curriculum
- 33 Credit hours. Core 18 credits (NURS 604
- 606
- 607
- 618 And 704
- Plus NURS 619 or 620 for thesis
- or NURS 703 for project). Thesis route: 3 elective credits and a 12-credit thesis with defence. Project route: 9 elective credits and a 6-credit project. Rural and northern focus.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution with a B average (3.00) in third- and fourth-year courses (domestic standard
- International credentials are assessed on the final two years by country)
- Statement of interest and references
- A faculty supervisor for thesis programmes
- UNBC English language requirement unless exempt
- Some programmes require more.
Accepted academic background
Four-year bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution.
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check programme requirements
- Intakes and deadlines ( Find a supervisor where the programme requires one ( Apply online at and pay the 153 CAD fee. Upload documents per (transcripts
- Referees
- English proof). If admitted
- Pay the 1
- 500 CAD graduate admission deposit (credited to tuition. MBA adds 2
- 000 CAD). Receive the Letter of Admission to apply for the study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $11,157 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $153 CAD |
| Deposit | $34,605 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Prince George |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Health Sciences |
| Department | Health Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 33 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $11,157 CAD per year. The application fee is $153 CAD. The deposit is $34,605 CAD. The estimated living cost is $15,420 CAD.
An interview is required.

