Program Overview
The Nursing PHCNP 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 PHCNP 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 PHCNP 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
- Nursing Research I
- Nursing Research II
- Health Care Policy and Nursing Practice In Northern, Rural and Remote Environment
- Pathophysiology for Nurse Practitioners
- Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Roles and Responsibilities
- Therapeutics in Primary Health Care I
- Therapeutics in Primary Health Care II
- Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis I
- Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis II
- Integrative Practicum
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A minimum of two years full-time practice, as a Registered Nurse, within the past five years BScN from an Ontario baccalaureate nursing program or the equivalent with an overall average of 70% (GPA).
- Current certificate of registration as a registered nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Preference will be given to Ontario residents and to those candidates whose work experience in nursing has been continuous and who have practical experience in one or more of the following areas: primary health care, ambulatory care settings, public health agencies, community health centres, emergency care, long-term care, or outpost nursing.
- Two clinical letters of recommendation. Original documentation required.
- Declaration of employment hours of work. Original documentation required.
- Personal Essay
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Submit your current College of Nurses of Ontario Certificate of Registration. Your offer of admission to the Program will be conditional upon proof of obtaining a CNO Certificate of Registration.
- Evidence of competency in English (i.e., TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB), if applicable.
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
