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Nursing (MSc) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Prepare to be a leader in professional nursing and education in this research-based program. The Master of Science in Nursing program at Dalhousie University’s School of Nursing is framed within a philosophy of primary health care that recognizes the unique strengths and contributions of individuals, families, and communities.

Faculty: Health  |  Department: School of Nursing  |  Duration: 2 years or longer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Career pathways

Nurses are in demand, and Dalhousie’s School of Nursing can help you find your place in the profession. Apply your MN in the following professional settings: hospitals, long term care, homes, schools, industry, communities, collaborative health centres, non-profit organizations, government.

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Entry requirements

Master of Nursing (MN) Mental Health and Addictions In the Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) program, student are mentored to develop analytical knowledge and skills that will prepare them for a career in academia and/or research. With the guidance of a supervisor, the student will develop a research project that aligns with the research foci of the School of Nursing: Health Needs of People, Marginalized Populations and Health Equity, Health Systems and Health Workforce Planning and Impact, and Knowledge Translation. Students will have opportunity to work in teams within and across disiciplines to maximize research productivity and position students for PhD studies. Candidates are accepted under the general regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies . Meeting minimal requirements does not ensure admission.

Domestic applicants: CAD 12,254 a year (2026). 2026-27 Graduate Studies Masters fee schedule, programme fee per year (full-time, Canadian citizens/permanent residents). Tuition only: excludes mandatory incidental, auxiliary and society fees. Non-Canadian master's students pay an additional internation Source

Graduate intakes: September, January and May.

General Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines: September admission June 1 (Canadian applicants) and April 1 (non-Canadian); January admission October 31 (Canadian) and August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission February 28 (Canadian) and December 31 (non-Canadian). Program deadlines may differ. The application fee is $115, payable online with the application.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.dal.ca/apply/

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