Master of Nursing (MN)

Admission Requirements

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Nursing Science’s additional admission requirements as stated below. Meeting minimal requirements does not ensure admission. 

Minimum Admissions Requirements

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• Applicants must hold a BScN degree (a BN or BSN or BNSc is considered equivalent), and have obtained at least a mid-B (75% or 3.0 GPA) standing in the final year of undergraduate study and, in addition, must have obtained at least a B standing in their next to final year.
• Applicants seeking admission to the Nurse Practitioner field must also have a minimum of 3,900 clinical hours (equivalent to two years of experience) as an RN completed by August 15 in order to begin the program in September (clinical placements in the BScN program cannot be counted).
• Applicants seeking admission to the Health Systems Leadership and Administration program must also have a minimum of 3,900 hours of RN experience (equivalent to two years of full-time experience) by August 15 in order to begin the program in September (clinical placements in the BScN program cannot be counted)
• Applicants must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Additional Information for Admission

English Facility Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate a good command of oral and written English. All English facility requirements must be met at the time of application. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, please make arrangements to write another English proficiency test and submit results no later than the application deadline.

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.

Health Systems Leadership and Administration

The Master of Nursing (MN), Health Systems Leadership and Administration (HSLA) program 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.

On-campus requirements

There are three required on-campus learning periods where students must be in Toronto.

Orientation

A two-day 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.

Important Note: The Summer courses: NUR1152 and NUR1169Y include a required supervised practicum component. 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.

Placement Practicum Requirements

See the Graduate Placements section of the website.

Clinical Nursing

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:

• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Nurse educator
• Professional practice leader and more.

Program Requirements

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.

*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.

Placement Practicum Requirements

See the Graduate Placements section of the website.

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Program

The MN-NP program 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.  

Program Requirements

• The MN – NP program is a hybrid program with three select on-campus residencies, and simulation-based learning.

• Virtual classrooms are combined with asynchronous and synchronous discussions.

• Practicums take place across four courses in the programs. Practicums are in-person, individually designed, and conducted in Ontario only, primarily with the GTA.

During the practicums, 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 based on the student’s emphasis:

NUR 1221Y, NUR 1222Y, and NUR 1223Y must be taken alone in the final session and only after completion of all other coursework and program requirements

Courses

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Health Systems, Policy and the Profession

Course Code(s)

• NUR1016H

Nursing Ethics (Elective)

Emphasis:

Clinical

Course Code(s)

• NUR1021H

Course details:

• 3 hours Tues: 9am-12pm

Integrated Approaches to Research Appraisal and Utilization Part 1

Course Code(s)

• NUR1027H

Principles of Leadership and Advanced Clinical Practice in Emergency Preparedness (Elective)

Course Code(s)

• NUR1030H

Group Process and Professional Practice

Course Code(s)

• NUR1032H

Advanced Nursing Practice in Oncology

Course Code(s)

• NUR1036H

Social Determinants of Health in a Global Context

Course Code(s)

• NUR1038H

Issues in Women’s Health Care

Course Code(s)

• NUR1040H

Theories of Interpersonal Process

Course Code(s)

• NUR1043H

Theories of Pain: Impact on the Individual, Family and Society

Course Code(s)

• NUR1045H

Persistent Illness: Theoretical, Research and Practice Implications

Course Code(s)

• NUR1046H

Community Participation and Health

Course Code(s)

• NUR1047H