Program Overview
The Nursing at Laurentian University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Nursing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 7,053 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,883 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Greater Sudbury, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Thesis
- Thesis Seminar
- Nursing Research I
- Nursing Research II
- Health Care Policy and Nursing Practice In Northern, Rural and Remote Environment
- Nursing Science and Theory
- Family Nursing
- Gerontological Nursing
- Cardiovascular Nursing
- Occupational & Environmental Nursing
- Oncology Nursing
- Leadership and Management in Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must hold a Baccalaureate degree with a GPA of 75%. Other admission criteria include:
- licensed as a RN or RNEC with the College of Nurses of Ontario (or equivalent)
- if applying for the Advance Practice option, the applicant must have the equivalent of 2 full time years of work experience in a particular domain of nursing practice in the past 5 years.
In addition to this application process, you will be required to submit the following documents to Laurentian University Admissions:
- Three Reference Forms (in separate, sealed envelopes).
- Personal Essay.
- Curriculum Vitae (include education, work experience, publications or awards and service to the community).
Language Requirements
For admission to a degree program, a student must meet one of the language requirements listed below in addition to the academic requirements:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (minimum score: 230 computer-based, 570 paper-based, 88 Internet-based)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic)(minimum score: 6.5)
- Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) (minimum score: 85)
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment Test (minimum score: 70, with 60 in writing proficiency)
- Cambridge English Proficiency (minimum result: C)
- Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE) (minimum score: 60)
- Three years of full time senior-level studies in an English-language secondary school or post-secondary institution (official documents required) (evaluated on an individual basis; at the Admissions Committee\'s discretion)
- Laurentian EAP Level 3 exam with a score of 70% or higher
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 7,053 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,883 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 7,053 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,883 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Laurentian University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Laurentian University
Laurentian University
Sudbury, Canada
mid-sized bilingual university in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
