MN Nursing at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Welcome to the Master of Nursing (MN) program, where you can navigate the evolving landscape of nursing with confidence. We are dedicated to providing you with the tools needed to excel in leadership roles across practice, education, and administration. In this program, you will establish a strong foundation in core nursing principles while also specializing in your area of interest.

Faculty: Rady Faculty of Health Sciences | Duration: 3+ years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Master of Nursing program accepts applications for the Fall Term. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Master of Nursing degree enhances your undergraduate education by integrating theory, research, and practice. The program emphasizes developing your skills to analyze, critique, and apply research and theory to improve nursing practice. All students are required to attend a mandatory two-day in-person orientation in August and participate in the annual Helen Glass Research Symposium in April.

Career pathways

Graduates of the Education stream can explore exciting career options, including: Clinical educator in a healthcare institution Clinical or community education roles, such as a diabetes educator, Instructor at a nursing faculty or school, Pursuing doctoral studies

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Application information

Entry requirements

To qualify for admission to the Master of Nursing program you must meet both the academic requirements and the non-academic requirements. Professional registration You must be registered as a registered nurse (RN) or registered psychiatric nurse (RPN) in Manitoba or your home jurisdiction. If you are applying to the clinical stream, you must be registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba. You need a baccalaureate degree in nursing, mental health nursing, psychiatric nursing, or an equivalent degree from an approved or accredited university. In exceptional cases, applicants with a degree in another discipline may be considered if they are an RN or RPN. These applicants may need to complete up to an additional year of coursework before being admitted as regular students. You must complete a research methods course and an introductory statistics course, achieving a minimum grade of 2.5 (C+) in each.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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