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Master of Science in Nursing

What is the difference between the MN Professional Stream and the Master of Science in Nursing Program?Ìý Our Master of Science in Nursing programÌý is a research-based program which prepares students to be leaders in professional nursing and education, and it provides a solid foundation for doctoral studies.Ìý Our 27-credit hour program is comprised of 5 courses plus a thesis. Students engage in the strategic research foci of the School of Nursing: health needs of people, marginalized populations and health equity, knowledge translation, and health systems and health workforce planning and impact.
How long is the Master of Science in Nursing Program?

A full-time MScN student will complete the MScN program in 2 years.Ìý A part-time student will complete the program in 4 years. Full-time students in the MScN program usually complete three courses per term. Part-time students in the MScN program usually complete 1-2 courses per term.

The following table shows course sequencing for full-time and part-time students in the MScN Program:

Full time option

Ìý Year 1 Year 2
Fall NURS 5050Ìý(3 credits)
NURS 5100Ìý(3 credits)
  • NURS 9000Ìý(12 credits)
Ìý 1 Graduate ElectiveÌý(3 credits)
Choose from:
· NURS 5540
· NURS 5550
· NURS 5570
·ÌýNURS 5560
Ìý
Winter

·ÌýNURS 5120 (3 credits)
·ÌýIntermediate Statistics (ie. HPRO 5503) (3 credits)

  • NURS 9000 (continued)
Ìý

Part time option

Ìý Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Fall NURS 5050 (3 credits) NURS 5100 (3 credits)
Intermediate Statistics - ie. HPRO 5503 (3 credits)
*Can be taken in Fall or Winter
NURS 9000 (12 credits) NURS 9000 (continued)
Winter

1 Graduate Elective(3 credits)
Choose from:
·ÌýNURS 5550
·ÌýNURS 5560

NURS 5120 (3 credits)
Intermediate Statistics - ie. HPRO 5503 (3 credits)
*If not already taken in Fall
NURS 9000 (continued) NURS 9000 (continued)