Program Overview
The Nursing at Athabasca University is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, delivered Online. 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: CAD 17,875 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 15,675 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
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
- [\'Orientation and Introduction to Scholarly Writing\', \'Pharmacotherapeutics and Pathophysiology for Nurse Practitioners I\', \'Pharmacotherapeutics and Pathophysiology for Nurse Practitioners II\', \'Advanced Health Assessment for Nurse Practitioners\', \'Advanced Pathophysiology for Clinical Decision Making\', \'Pharmacotherapeutics for Nurse Prescribers\', "NP: Women and Men\'s Health", "NP: Children\'s Health", \'NP: Adult Health\', \'NP: Mental Health\', \'NP: Older Adult Health\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
By the application deadline, applicants for admission to both streams in the MN program must be registered nurses who are graduates of a four year Canadian (or equivalent) baccalaureate degree program in nursing from an accredited/recognized university.
Applicants to the MN Generalist stream require a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their final 30 credits of graduate or undergraduate study.
Applicants in the MN Nurse Practitioner stream require a minimum GPA of 3.2 in their final 30 credits of graduate or undergraduate study. MN:NP applicants must have obtained recently, a minimum of 4,500 verified hours of full-time equivalent work experience as a registered nurse prior to application. Applicants without a BN or BScN are not eligible to apply to the MN:NP program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 17,875 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 15,675 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 17,875 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 15,675 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Athabasca 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 Athabasca University
Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Athabasca University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-05-01
- Language English