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Master of Nursing in 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 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop graduate-level understanding of Nursing in MScN Thesis or Project. Apply scientific reasoning
  • interpretation of research evidence
  • and effective presentation of findings to the disciplinary topics covered by the program. Specific competencies depend on completed modules
  • projects
  • or research options.

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

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 90
  • PTE Academic 65
  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Degree Certificate

How to apply

  1. Review the admission requirements and deadlines for the selected program. Create an account and submit the university application online. Upload academic records and required supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if applicable. Pay the application fee when required. Monitor the admission status and respond to additional requests. Accept an offer and complete the relevant enrollment requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year$11,157 CAD
Application fee$153 CAD
Deposit$34,605 CAD

Program details

CampusPrince George
Faculty or school_
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value33
Study pace_
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteUNBC offers scholarships and awards for eligible international undergraduates and graduate students. Selection may depend on academic merit, leadership and financial need; application deadlines and eligible programs vary.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jan 2027

    62 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.