Fields of Study
There are three fields of study in the Master of Nursing program – students will enroll in only one field of study:
Health Systems Leadership and Administration Field
The Master of Nursing (MN), Health Systems Leadership and Administration (HSLA) Field is designed to prepare nurses for formal leadership roles in health care systems in Canada and internationally.
You will learn critical appraisal of evidence, leadership and management theories, organizational design, policy frameworks, and program planning and evaluation to enhance your future leadership and administrative practice. Completion of practicum placements facilitates the application of scholarly learning into practice settings and supports your professional growth as a future advanced practice nurse. Emphasis will be placed on ethical leadership, nursing advocacy, health equity, and resource allocation.
Graduates are prepared for careers in health care administration, health policy, professional practice leadership, and other related roles.
You will also have the opportunity to apply to complete the Certified Health Executive designation from the Canadian College of Health Leaders during the HSLA program.
The MN – HSLA program requires 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including:
A 1.0 FCE practicum-based course (NUR 1169Y), which should be taken alone in the final session and only after completion of all other coursework and program requirements.
Spring/Summer (April – June)
Fall (September – December)
Winter (January – April)
Spring/Summer (April – June)
Note: Y denotes 1.0 FCE and H denotes 0.5 FCE
The MN – HSLA courses are offered online using both synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
On-campus Requirements
There are three required on-campus learning periods where students must be in Toronto: Orientation, Year 1 Residency, and Year 2 Residency.
Orientation
An in-person Orientation session that usually takes place during the first week in September. An email will be sent confirming dates, location and registration in mid-July.
Year 1 Residency
Year 1 Residency is embedded in the NUR 1151H course and is typically for three to four days in mid-March.
Year 2 Residency
Year 2 Residency is embedded in the NUR 1169Y course and is typically for two to three days during the last week of June.
Practicum Requirements
The Summer courses: NUR1152 and NUR1169Y include a required supervised practicum component.
See the Graduate Placements section of the website.
Program Progression
Courses are prescribed and normally students progress through the program within a defined student cohort.
Successful completion of Year 1 courses is required for students to enter Year 2 of their program.
Clinical Nursing Field
The MN-Clinical program is designed to enhance your clinical and professional expertise and scholarly background to prepare you for a variety of clinical leadership and advanced practice roles in healthcare organizations.
You will learn how to use research and theory to improve direct clinical care and optimize health systems across different contexts. An emphasis on education, leadership, collaboration and consultation, health policy, and quality improvement, will help you meet the demands of advance practice nursing. Practicum placements will facilitate the translation of theoretical and practice-based knowledge into clinical settings and provide mentorship and networking opportunities. You will also learn to enact the principles of ethical practice, health equity, and advocacy as a future clinical leader.
With a MN Clinical degree, you can advance into some of the following roles: clinical nurse specialist, nurse educator, professional practice leader, clinical nurse instructor, and more.
Ideal for those interested in advanced practice clinical roles such as:
Program Requirements
The MN Clinical Nursing program requires completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including:
A 1.0 FCE practicum-based course (NUR 1179Y), which should be taken alone in the final session and only after completion of all other coursework and program requirements;
Two elective field of study courses (1.0 FCE). One of these two field of study courses may be selected from outside the Faculty of Nursing.
Students in the Clinical Nursing field follow a structured program of study, but with flexibility to enroll in clinical field of study courses based on career and academic interests, and subject to course availability. Students in the Clinical Nursing field will enroll themselves in their chosen field of study (elective) courses via ACORN.
The Faculty will enroll students in all other required courses.
Fall (September-December)
Winter (January-April)
One elective core field of study course ** and
Spring/Summer (April-June)
Fall (September-December)
One elective core field of study course ** and
Winter (January-April)
One core field of study course ** and
Spring/Summer (April-June)
*NUR1170H and NUR1179Y include a required practicum component, and associated in-class learning activities. There are 24 practicum hours in NUR1170H and 160 hours in NUR1179Y. NUR1179Y must be taken alone in the final semester and only after completion of all other coursework and program requirements.
**Students must complete 2 core field of study courses over the first 5 semesters of the program.
NOTE: Clinical students may take one field of study course offered by another department or faculty, subject to approval by the Program Director, Graduate Programs. Students wishing to take a course outside the faculty should contact the Registrar for assistance with course enrolment.
Placement Practicum Requirements
See the Graduate Placements section of the website.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Field
The Master of Nursing program, Nurse Practitioner Field (MN-NP) is designed for nurses who have not yet completed a Master’s degree in nursing and would like to pursue an exciting career as a nurse practitioner. Our innovative program is accessible to students across Canada through our flexible learning format.
The MN-NP program prepares you to provide personalized, holistic, and high-quality healthcare to clients and patients across the lifespan. As a graduate of this program you will be prepared to become an advanced practice health professional who works autonomously to provide essential healthcare services within professional, ethical, clinical, and legal standards.
You will learn to integrate knowledge acquired in the program with the practice and theory of advanced nursing practice. A focus on therapeutic management, health promotion, disease/injury prevention, decision making, social, and psychological theories will prepare you to provide comprehensive health services to diverse populations in a variety of contexts and practice settings.
The centrality of equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous Reconciliation to NP practice is emphasized in the program. Global Health issues in Canada and around the world, such as the structural conditions that impact equity deserving groups and communities will be examined.
Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health (SAMIH) Cohort
As of Fall 2026, Bloomberg Nursing is expanding its Nurse Practitioner program to the Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health located at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) campus, welcoming up to 30 students annually. Both Master of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) and Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner (PMNP) students will indicate their campus preference when completing their application online.
Learn more about how Bloomberg Nursing is expanding nursing education in the eastern GTA and Scarborough region.
Program Information
- The MN – NP program is a hybrid program with courses delivered online, 3 on-campus residencies, and ~800 hours of in-person practicum placements.
- Virtual classrooms are combined with asynchronous and synchronous discussions.
- Practicums take place across four courses in the program. Practicums are in-person, individually designed, and conducted in Ontario only, primarily with the GTA.
Practicum Placement Information
During practicum placements, students will work with nurse practitioners in various hospital and community settings to learn about and begin to enact the role of a nurse practitioner. Students in the MN-NP program will complete six (6) required courses focused on NP clinical competencies as well as four (4) MN foundational courses. Courses are offered once per year and must be taken sequentially. Required MN- NP courses include:
A combination of courses for the all ages NP specialization:
Year 1
NUR1406Y must be taken alone in the final session and only after completion of all other course work and program requirements.
Important Note: Successful completion of Year 1 courses is required for students to continue in Year 2 of the program.
Practicum Placements
We do not support out-of-province placements. If you reside outside of Ontario, you will be required to relocate to Ontario for your practicum placements. For students living outside of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) but within Ontario, we will attempt to identify suitable placements in areas that are convenient for you, however, there is no guarantee. Please note that the presence of an affiliation agreement does not guarantee that we will be able to secure a placement at that site.
Students are responsible for any costs associated with travel, relocation, and completion of clinical placements.
Courses
MN Research Stream
The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing is pleased to offer a Research Stream option for students enrolled in the MN Health Systems Leadership and Administration (HSLA) and Clinical fields. This competitive opportunity allows students to become embedded within a faculty member’s program of research during the academic year (September to March), followed by an intensive final research practicum in the final term of the MN program.
The MN Research Stream is designed to help students develop practical research skills, gain insight into academic and health research careers, and contribute to a research project under the mentorship of a faculty supervisor. By the end of the program, students will have completed a research output.
How to Participate
The MN Research Stream is open to current MN students enrolled in either the HSLA field or the Clinical field. At the end of Year 1 of the MN program, students can apply to participate in the MN Research Stream during Year 2 of the program.
For information about the MN Research Stream and the application process, please visit the Research Office website: https://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/opportunity/mn-research-stream/
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Upcoming Sessional Dates
Year 1 MN Clinical Practicum ends this week
Starts: November 27, 2026
Ends: November 27, 2026
Year 2 NP Practicum ends this week
Starts: November 27, 2026
Ends: November 27, 2026
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Starts: November 30, 2026
Ends: December 4, 2026
Payment deadline to avoid service charges on unpaid Winter (January to April) session tuition and non-tuition fees for students registered in the Fall and Winter sessions.
Except for those who have successfully registered without payment because they are receiving OSAP or other government loans, a full funding package via a research stipend, a major award or scholarship, teaching assistantships, tuition waiver, and/or sponsorships. Monthly service charges will begin accruing on December 15.
Starts: November 30, 2026
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Recommended tuition fee payment deadline for all tuition fees billed for the 2026 tax year
(Winter 2026, Summer 2026, and Fall 2026) for students who want eligible 2026 tuition fee payments to be reported on the 2026 calendar T2202 tax certificate, available for students to view and print on ACORN on February 21, 2027
Starts: December 18, 2026
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(i.e., those who were not registered in the previous Fall session) to ensure they are covered by UHIP at the beginning of January. A student’s status on ACORN will change from “Invited” to “Registered” when registration is complete
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