Highlights
Tuition fee
8113 CAD / year
10012 CAD / year
2750 CAD / year
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Tuition fee
8113 CAD / year
10012 CAD / year
2750 CAD / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Start date
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Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Join the next generation of nursing leaders. The healthcare sector is undergoing a transformation. This Nursing in Professional Practice Leadership innovative degree from Trent University is designed to prepare graduates to be leaders who can ensure and implement expert practice, facilitate professional development, and provide leadership within Canada’s dynamic healthcare system.

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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

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

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
93
PTE Academic
60
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

5 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Oshawa, Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
B

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
93
PTE Academic
60
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
  • 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.

  • CAEL or CAEL online (Canadian Academic English Language Test). The minimum acceptable score is 60, with at least 60 in Writing Proficiency.Cambridge English Qualifications. C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Certificate of Advanced English). The minimum overall score of 176 with no sub-score below 169.

Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    8113 CAD / year
    ≈ 8113 CAD / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    10012 CAD / year
    ≈ 10012 CAD / year
  • In-State

    2750 CAD / year
    ≈ 2750 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Students: 2750 CAD per term

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Grant
Various benefits
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DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Daughters for Life Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
Need-based

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
18 Nov 2026
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Merit-based

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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Monthly Scholarship Series

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MPOWER Financing
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
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Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
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Independent provider
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Niara Scholarships
Merit-based

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Niara
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake

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Amber Student
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program

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Canadian Government
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP)

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Government Of Canada
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Nov 2026
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program

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Nora's Nursery
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2027
Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship
Merit-based

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Arctic Chiropractic Fairbanks
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Novus Biologicals Scholarship

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Bio-Techne
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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R&D Systems Scholarship
Merit-based

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Bio-Techne
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
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“The Hope For Healing” Scholarship

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FHE Health
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