Study Master of Nursing at University of Prince Edward Island in Canada, Faculty of Nursing

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

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 program has two streams: the Thesis stream and the Nurse Practitioner stream. The Master's program is built on the existing strengths of the faculty and the focus of PHC. Graduates from both streams are prepared to function in an advanced practice role in PHC settings. The MN Thesis graduate is prepared to engage in a variety of advanced practice roles including, but not limited to: direct care of individuals, families, communities, or populations education administration and, research.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Nursing

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$14,195.00 (US$ 10,203) per year

International Student Health Insurance - $987

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

UPEI Campus

550 University Avenue,

Charlottetown,

Prince Edward Island,

C1A 4P3, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

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. The application deadline for the Master of Nursing program is February 15. Note: Note: the Nurse Practitioner stream is offered every two years (current intake: Fall 2023)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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