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Master of Nursing MScN Thesis or Project

University of Northern British Columbia

  • Prince George, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Master

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University of Northern British Columbia campus

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

  1. Check programme requirements
  2. Intakes and deadlines ( Find a supervisor where the programme requires one ( Apply online at and pay the 153 CAD fee. Upload documents per (transcripts
  3. Referees
  4. English proof). If admitted
  5. Pay the 1
  6. 500 CAD graduate admission deposit (credited to tuition. MBA adds 2
  7. 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

CampusPrince George
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Health Sciences
DepartmentHealth Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value33
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteInstitutional 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.