Nursing (MSc)

Studley Campus, Halifax, Canada

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# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

18,603 CADTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science in Nursing program provides students the skills to pursue a career in research and/or academia.
Students are mentored to develop critical perspectives and offered opportunity to work in research teams within and across disciplines, within the strategic research foci of the School of Nursing: health needs of people, marginalized populations and health equity, knowledge translation, and health systems and health workforce planning and impact.
Program graduates will gain:

Understanding of knowledge and knowledge construction within the discipline and, where appropriate, outside the discipline
Ability to critically synthesize research to support a sustained argument in writing
Comprehension of research methodologies to create knowledge
Ability to communicate ideas, research, and conclusions

Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Understanding of knowledge and knowledge construction within the discipline and, where appropriate, outside the discipline
Ability to critically synthesize research to support a sustained argument in writing
Comprehension of research methodologies to create knowledge
Ability to communicate ideas, research, and conclusions

TOEFL

92+

IELTS

Bachelor GPA

PTE Academic

65+

Four-year Bachelor’s degree
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
Degree granted by university of recognized standing

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

11,211 CAD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

18,603 CAD

Other Expenses

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Online study at Dalhousie University is offered, the extent to which is dependent on the programme of study, so potential applicants should check if their chosen programme is designed for online learning. The university offers a wealth of resources to students studying online, including student technological and mental wellbeing support.

Tuition fees and more information on financing programmes at Dalhousie University are available on the university website’s dedicated finance area.

Dalhousie offers and manages a range of funding opportunities for students. Each year, millions of dollars in scholarships, awards, bursaries and prizes is distributed through the Registrar's Office to promising Dalhousie students. Scholarships are money awarded for academic merit. For some scholarships, assessment is also based on other criteria such as community involvement, leadership and financial need.

Students wishing to apply to study an undergraduate programme at Dalhousie should check the undergraduate level admissions portal. Information is also available for undergraduate students with specific circumstances like transfer applicants, upgrading and pathway programmes, professional programmes and continuing education.

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Dalhousie offers and manages a range of funding opportunities for postgraduate study. Finance can be provided by the university, the federal and provincial governments, and external agencies. The amount available to students varies between degrees and programs, typically ranging from $16,500 to $24,000 or more per year in the early stages of a degree. Dalhousie offers four areas of scholarship:

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Applying for graduate studies at Dalhousie is a detailed process, but potential applicants can reach out to the university for assistance. Students hoping to begin a postgraduate programme at Dalhousie University must make sure they meet any programme-specific requirements, Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum admission requirements, and language proficiency scores for international students before they apply to study. Once applied, postgraduate students should pay the application fee and submit supporting documentation. Full instructions on how to apply to Dalhousie for postgraduate study can be found on the university’s online application portal.

Studley Campus, Halifax, Canada

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

18,603 CADTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

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