MSc in Nursing (Thesis) in Hamilton Canada | McMaster University

McMaster University | Hamilton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 17,096
(c. USD12,270.59)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

Graduates at the Master's level will qualify for leadership positions across diverse fields such as Clinical Nurse Specialist, teaching, management, and policy development. Their enhanced expertise in research methodologies, specialized nursing knowledge, and hands-on training equips them to contribute meaningfully to advancing healthcare systems. For the Thesis-Based master's program, students must:

Show proficiency in utilizing relevant research techniques to address patient care or healthcare system challenges
Finish four mandatory courses plus one approved elective half-course
Develop and successfully defend a thesis focused on a healthcare-related topic.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (60 units taken at a university) with a minimum of the equivalent to a McMaster B average over the final 60 units from an undergraduate nursing program. Applicants who are graduates of a baccalaureate nursing degree program for registered nurses and who have between 50 and 59 units of university study will be considered on a case-by-case basis. These 60 units will not include advanced credit for college courses. Submit official transcripts of academic work completed to date, sent directly from the issuing institution. Please include any additional course work transcripts. Please note that non-English transcripts must be translated and notarized. Please submit copies of unofficial transcripts in your online application. Submit two academic references. McMaster University uses the Electronic Referencing System. By entering the email addresses of your Academic referees through the online application, the system will automatically send an e-Reference request on your behalf. The report from referees must be received by McMaster by the application deadline.

Tuition CAD 17,096

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