Nursing

Candidates for the Master of Science in Nursing will be considered for admission under the general regulations of the FGPS.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Have completed a baccalaureate in nursing (equivalent to the degree offered by the University of Ottawa) with at least 70% (B) average
  AND
• Have successfully completed an introductory statistics course (or equivalent) within the last six (6) years.

This course must be completed prior to commencing the program or, if not, during the first term (session) in the program. A current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario or equivalent from another province is required. The equivalent of two years of recent nursing practice as a enrolled nurse, preferably in the chosen area of concentration, is strongly recommended.

Graduate Diplomas or Specialization

The Master of Science in Nursing program also offers the opportunity to complete additional qualifications notably a Diploma in Primary Health Care for Nurse Practitioners; or a Graduate Diploma in Health Services and Policy Research; or a Specialization in Women studies.

Diploma in Primary Health Care for Nurse Practitioners

Candidates for the Diploma in Primary Health Care for Nurse Practitioners will be considered for admission under the general regulations of the FGPS. Applicants must have completed a baccalaureate in nursing (equivalent to the degree offered by the University of Ottawa) with at least a B (70%) average and have successfully completed an introductory statistics course (or equivalent) within the last six (6) years. This course must be completed prior to commencing the program or, if not, during the first term (session) in the program. A current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario is required. The equivalent of two years\' nursing practice (3,640 hours) as a enrolled nurse is also required.

Graduate Diploma in Health Services and Policy Research (Temporarily suspended.)

The MSc in nursing program (thesis option) and the Doctoral program offer a Graduate Diploma in Health Services and Policy Research that permits students in the Master’s or Doctoral program to be sufficiently competent to carry out independent policy-relevant health services research. Although they may have acquired some of these competencies within the master of science and doctoral program in nursing, the Diploma permits them to tailor their education to ensure that they have the relevant and sufficient competencies needed to engage in high quality research in this field. Diploma recipients have the knowledge and skills to contribute to improved accessibility, quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of health services for Ontarians and all Canadians. They work as effective partners with policy-makers to ensure that newly created information is shared with relevant decision-makers and is used to help create a healthier, more productive population.

To obtain relevant information, consult the FGPS website.

Collaborative Program in Women\'s Studies at the Master\'s Level

The MSc in nursing program (thesis option) participates in the collaborative program in women\'s studies at the master\'s level. This program was established for students wishing to enrich their training in nursing by including an interdisciplinary component in women\'s studies. The specific requirements of the collaborative program include two core " FEM " courses and a thesis on a topic related to Women\'s studies. Students in the collaborative program must complete three units additional to those required in the regular program.

Students should normally apply for acceptance in the women\'s studies collaborative program at the same time as they apply for admission to the master\'s program in nursing.