Overview

The Master of Science in Nursing in Professional Practice Leadership is leading the way for the next generation of nursing leaders to drive, influence and navigate the demands of Canada’s rapidly changing healthcare landscape. The M.Sc.N. program from Trent University is aimed at registered nurses seeking to develop their leadership skills, and is delivered online, providing flexibility for active professionals with high work demands. Graduates will play a critical role as the healthcare landscape undergoes unprecedented change and will be prepared to take on challenges through leadership development, research skills, and expertise in areas that include healthcare informatics and health and public policy.

Students can shape their educational path by specializing in professional practice leadership, mental health and addictions or dementia care as part of this innovative program. This program offers two completion pathways:

Thesis Stream

The thesis stream is for students who would like to engage in and learn more about research, as well as students with academic career aspirations (e.g. teaching, pursuing further graduate education)

Project-based Stream

Project stream students will develop projects with real-world impact supported by the identification of an onsite mentor who will assist with project guidance

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Programme Structure

Curriculum includes:

Thesis-based option (5 credits)
The thesis stream is for students who would like to engage in and learn more about research, as well as students with academic career aspirations (e.g. teaching, pursuing further graduate education)
Project-based options (5 credits)
Project stream students will develop projects with real-world impact supported by the identification of an onsite mentor who will assist with project guidance

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

5 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oshawa, Canada

Disciplines

Nursing View 42 other Masters in Nursing in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

B.Sc. in Nursing or equivalent
Minimum B (73%) or equivalent in the last two years of full-time study, or last ten full academic credits
RN in good standing with the province/country in which you work
Proof of English Proficiency: All international applicants must provide proof of an adequate level of English proficiency regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin.
A GRE test score is not required for admission into this program

Applicants who are registered nurses and do not hold a B.Sc.N.:

Must be a registered nurse with ten or more years of experience
Must be registered in good standing with the licensing body in the applicant’s current regulatory jurisdiction
Will be considered on a case-by-case basis
May be required to complete additional courses before starting the M.Sc.N.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27825 CAD / year

≈ 27825 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9687 CAD / year

≈ 9687 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Students: 8,090.87 CAD per year

Living costs

Oshawa

Canada

1100 - 1700 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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