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Nursing

McMaster University
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #101
Tuition USD 12,645 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,281 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Hamilton, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Nursing at McMaster 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 12,645 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,281 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Hamilton, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Nursing programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Theoretical basis of nursing practice
  2. Qualitative research methods
  3. Fundamentals of health research and evaluation
  4. Statistical Methods in Health Sciences Research

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

Master\'s in Nursing

  • B.Sc.N.
  • Equivalent to a McMaster B+ average over the final 60 units of an undergraduate nursing program

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 12,645 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,281 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 12,645 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,281 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact McMaster 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 McMaster University

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McMaster University

Hamilton, Canada

public research university in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months