MSc in Nursing in Halifax Canada | Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University | Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 19,544
(c. USD14,056.26)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Master of Science in Nursing program equips students with advanced skills for careers in research and academia.

Through mentorship, students cultivate critical thinking abilities and gain hands-on experience by collaborating on interdisciplinary research teams. These projects align with the School of Nursing's key focus areas: addressing healthcare needs, serving marginalized communities, promoting health equity, implementing knowledge translation, and improving health systems and workforce planning.

Upon graduation, students will achieve:

Mastery of disciplinary knowledge and its development, including interdisciplinary perspectives
Skills to analyze and synthesize research to build compelling written arguments
Proficiency in research methods for knowledge generation
Effective communication of concepts, findings, and conclusions
Program Structure
Full-time MScN students typically complete the program in two years, while part-time students finish in four years.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have

  • Four-year Bachelor‚Äôs degree
  • Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
  • Degree granted by university of recognized standing

English language requirement:

  • Internet-based TOEFL (Academic iBT): 92
  • MELAB: 85
  • IELTS: 7
  • CAEL: 70 with no band score lower than 60
  • Dalhousie College of Continuing Education (CCE): A-
  • Pearson English Test PTE Academic: overall score of 65 and nothing below 54

Application deadline is February 1 for September admission.

Tuition CAD 19,544

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