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Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner at Athabasca University

Athabasca University, Canada

Programme overview

Our Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurse practitioners to diagnose and treat common illnesses and injuries across the lifespan and in a diversity of clinical settings.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Disciplines  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In this program, you'll take a variety of courses that prepare you for advanced nursing practice, ranging from evidence-based healthcare to pharmacotherapeutics and specialized care for different age groups. You'll also gain hands-on experience through required clinical practicums, where you'll work closely with experienced nurse practitioners or physicians to apply what you've learned in real-world settings.

Career pathways

After earning your Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner credential, you'll be well-equipped for a career as a nurse practitioner in settings like primary care offices, community health centres, and other healthcare environments. Beyond clinical roles, you could also explore opportunities in healthcare education, research, or administrative positions where advanced nursing expertise is valued.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You must be a registered nurse (RN) with a 4-year baccalaureate degree to apply. You must also have a minimum of 5,000 hours of recent full-time work experience as a registered nurse.

Domestic applicants: CAD 21,329 for the whole programme (2026). Estimated programme tuition stated by the source as 'Estimated program cost for MN and MHS students' for a student living in Canada taking all courses at AU (11 three-credit course equivalents), 2026-2027. AUGSA fees included; application and admission fe Source

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Master of Counselling: September start. Master of Health Studies and Master of Nursing – Generalist: starts in May, September and January.

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Master of Business Administration: apply by June 15 for a fall start, Oct. 15 for a winter start and March 15 for a spring start. Program application fee $238; program admission fee $950 after acceptance (non-refundable).

Master of Arts – Interdisciplinary Studies and Master of Education – Open, Digital, and Distance Education: apply by January 15 for a spring start, May 15 for a fall start and September 15 for a winter start. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.

Master of Science – Computing and Information Systems: apply by March 1 for the Fall session and Oct. 1 for the Winter session. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.

Master of Science – Earth System Science: monthly intakes; application fee payable with the online application. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.

Master of Counselling: apply by Jan. 15 for a September start. Master of Health Studies and Master of Nursing – Generalist: apply by Nov. 1 for May, March 1 for September and July 1 for January. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.

Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner: apply by Dec. 1, 2026 for May 2027, June 1, 2027 for January 2028, Feb. 1, 2028 for September 2028 and June 1, 2028 for January 2029. Late applications are not assessed. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.

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