Nursing

Eligibility Requirements

• B.Sc. in Nursing or equivalent
• Minimum B (73%) or equivalent in the last two years of full-time study, or last ten full academic credits
• RN in good standing with the province/country in which you work

Applicants who are registered nurses and do not hold a B.Sc.N.:

• Must be a registered nurse with ten or more years of experience
• Must be registered in good standing with the licensing body in the applicant’s current regulatory jurisdiction
• Will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• May be required to complete additional courses before starting the M.Sc.N. 

Eligibility Requirements 

• B.Sc. in Nursing or equivalent
• Minimum B (73%) or equivalent in the last two years of full-time study, or last ten full academic credits
• RN in good standing with the province/country in which you work
• Proof of English Proficiency: All international applicants must provide proof of an adequate level of English proficiency regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. Please visit our International Applicant Resource page for details on English Language Proficiency requirements.
• A GRE test score is not required for admission into this program

Applicants who are registered nurses and do not hold a B.Sc.N.:

• Must be a registered nurse with ten or more years of experience
• Must be registered in good standing with the licensing body in the applicant’s current regulatory jurisdiction
• Will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• May be required to complete additional courses before starting the M.Sc.N. 

All applicants, domestic and international, must submit the following documents to complete their application:

• Transcripts: Unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts
• 2 letters of reference: Academic references are preferred; however, professional references will be accepted. Reference forms will be emailed to the referees that you have appointed on OUAC
• Plan of Study/Personal Statement: 1-2 pages outlining your objectives in a graduate program. Any specific research interests, relevant experiences, and/or career aspirations can be included  
• Writing Sample: A sample of your writing of about 20 pages or less. The preferred submission format is PDF. Good choices for writing samples include: an undergraduate essay, lab report, research report, journal article, a chapter from a master's thesis, or a published article.  
• Detailed Resume or Curriculum Vitae  
• Proof of Citizenship (i.e. copy of passport or birth certificate)
• Supervisor: A potential supervisor must be chosen as an admission requirement for this program. Please list your supervisor on your OUAC application and discuss this in your plan of study. Please visit the program's Faculty and Research page for a listing of faculty and areas of research. Applicants are responsible for reaching out to a faculty member  

For more information on submitting transcripts, re-sending reference links and other application questions, please visit our How to Apply page and review Step 4, as well as review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).