Overview

The Nursing programme at the University of Lethbridge provides a comprehensive academic pathway for registered practitioners seeking to advance their professional influence and clinical expertise. This graduate qualification is specifically designed to support life-long learning for those aiming to secure leadership roles within healthcare systems or nursing education. By integrating rigorous academic theory with practical application, the curriculum prepares students to become agents of positive change in the modern health sector.

Why Nursing at the University of Lethbridge?

Choosing this institution allows students to benefit from a personalised learning environment that balances independent study with a supportive academic community. The University of Lethbridge is recognised for its smaller class sizes, which facilitate direct engagement with expert faculty members and researchers. The programme is delivered through a flexible online format, making it highly accessible for working professionals across Canada who require a degree that fits around their existing clinical commitments. Students can choose from three distinct pathways—course-based, project-based, or thesis-based—to align their studies with their specific career aspirations in research or administration.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 1487 per module
National fee: CAD 615 per module

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Nursing Practice
Nursing Education
Health Care Leadership
Health Promotion
Policy Development
Research Methods

Careers with Nursing

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped to pursue high-level roles within the healthcare industry and governmental organisations. The advanced skillsets gained during the course allow alumni to transition into specialised positions such as nursing educators, healthcare administrators, and clinical leaders. Many graduates find success as policy developers or research associates, using their expertise to shape the future of nursing practice. The programme focuses on developing the credentials necessary for practitioners to move into supervisory capacities or to influence health outcomes at a systemic level through evidence-based leadership.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nursing Ethics, Policy, and Politics
Health Research: Critique, Synthesis, and Application
Nursing as Art and Science
Practice Experience
Populations and Places for Nursing Practice
Project Development Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Lethbridge, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a Bachelor of Nursing degree, or its academic equivalent, from another recognized degree-granting institution
Hold a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (based on a 4.00 scale) on the last 20 graded university-level semester courses OR calculated on the most recent master's degree if the applicant is applying for another master's degree
Demonstrate the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Requirement for Graduate Students
Be a regulated member in good standing in a Canadian Jurisdiction on the Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse, Graduate Nurse Practitioner, or Nurse Practitioner Register

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Tuition Fees

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1487 CAD / module

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615 CAD / module

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Living costs

Lethbridge

Canada

1200 - 1800 CAD / month

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