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Health Sciences

Master of Science Nursing - Distance Option at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The goal of the master's program is to educate enrolled nurses for an advanced practice role and/or doctoral studies. Graduates of the program are prepared to assume leadership roles in improving the quality of nursing care in various health care settings. The program provides rigorous academic preparation based on theory and research to address health-related phenomena experienced by individuals, families, groups, aggregates and communities.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Duration: with thesis (6 full-time terms; 24 consecutive months)  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

Have completed a bachelor’s degree in nursing (equivalent to the degree offered by the University of Ottawa) with at least 70% (B) average. Note: International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin. Have successfully completed an introductory statistics course (or equivalent) within the last six (6) years. This course must be completed prior to commencing the program or, if not, during the first term in the program. Hold a current certificate of competence approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) or equivalent from another province or an interjurisdictional nurse license approved by CNO.

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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