MSc Course Based

Master's level graduates will be able to function as associate investigators in their selected area of interest. With their increased knowledge of the theoretical basis of practice, they will be able to play a role in evolving health care systems. For the Course-Based master's degree, students will:

1. Demonstrate the ability to apply advanced scientific theory to their professional practice.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate clinical research methods, including the development of clinical measures and the determination of clinical and program efficacy.
3. Complete four required and three additional approved half courses usually centred around a theme.
4. Complete a 15-20 page scholarly paper on a health care topic.

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The appropriate foundation for graduate level entry is a professional degree. Candidates must comply with the School of Graduate Studies Regulations for the M.Sc. degree. The specific admission requirements are:

1. 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.
2. Two academic and one clinical references.
3. Personal essay responding to the 5 questions to provide us with insight into your motivation and interest in the MScN program. (one page per question, single spaced, 12 font).

English-language Proficiency

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to supply evidence of their proficiency in the use of the English language. The most common evidence is a score of at least 92 (iBT), 580 (paper-based test) or 237 (computer-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The Nursing Graduate Program requires a minimum score of 7.0 for IELTS (Academic Test).

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS	Baccalaureate
REQUIRED COURSES	Seven half courses: NUR 701 (Theoretical basis of nursing practice) NUR 745 (Qualitative research methods) NUR 715 (Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in Health Research) NUR 711 (Advanced practicum in Nursing) Three additional approved half ​courses which may include up to two 600-level half courses SGS 101 and SGS 201
OTHER REQUIREMENTS	Nursing 714 15-20 page scholarly paper on a health care topic.

Requirements for Degree Completion

Each student will have an Advisor assigned by the Assistant Dean. The Advisor will be a member of the graduate faculty in Nursing.

They will also need to complete, with at least a B- standing, a minimum of 7 graduate half-courses, which must include NUR 701, NUR 745, NUR 715, NUR 711, and three additional half-courses selected by the student in conjunction with his/her faculty advisor.

Other Requirements:

• NUR 714 (Scholarly Paper) must be completed with a minimum of at least a B-
• Seminar is completed in the winter term of their final year.

Program Timeline

Students will be expected to complete the Master's requirement within two calendar years (full-time) of entering the program. The maximum allowable time for completing the MSc will be three calendar years (part-time).