Nurse Practitioner (MN)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Nurse Practitioner (MN) cost?

  CAD 8,571 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  2 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  If your first language is not English, you must provide proof of language proficiency. Learn more about language requirements , including allowable exemptions and tests. Review our general admission requirements for more information. Program specific requirements Note : To apply, you must be a resident of British Columbia when you submit your application. You must maintain your BC residency and active practicing registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) for the duration of your program. You must have spent a minimum of 3600 hours in direct clinical care as an RN within five years of the application deadline . Hours in an administrative role such as Clinical Nurse Educator, or roles that are primarily management-focused or supervisory-focused, do not count toward this minimum. See the Nurse practitioner applicant guide for details on this requirement. MN Nurse Practitioner - Completion of a 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in nursing from an institution recognized by UVic with a minimum B+ (77%) average in the final two years of your degree Nurse Practitioner Post-Degree - Completion of a 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in nursing from an institution recognized by UVic - Completion of a master's degree in Nursing (equivalent to the degree offered by UVic) within the last 10 years with a minimum B+ (77%) average Note : the GPA for applicants admitted to the NP program is typically substantially higher than the minimum. Prerequisite courses - an upper level (300 or 400) undergraduate statistics course from a recognized post-secondary educational institute. - must have a final grade of B or higher - an Indigenous cultural safety course for health providers within 5 years of application What to submit with your application (Please refer to the Nurse practitioner applicant guide for additional details and instructions.) - A personal resumé including your education background, employment history, professional/academic affiliations and other achievements such as publications or awards. - Document verifying your current registration (including BCCNM registration number) as an active practicing RN. - Document(s) from your employer verifying the number of hours you have completed in direct clinical care as an RN within the five years prior to the application deadline - A personal statement that clearly... IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no section less than 6.0 (Academic IELTS only, test centre or online; IELTS Academic One Skill Retake accepted); TOEFL iBT for tests taken after 21 January 2026: 4.5 overall with no section less than 4.0; for tests taken before 21 January 2026: 90 overall with no section less than 20 (iBT test centre or Home Edition; MyBest Scores accepted); PTE 65 with no skill less than 60; CAEL 70 with no component below 60; MET 64 with no section less than 60; Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 180 with no component below 170. Test scores more than two years old are not accepted. Individual departments may set a higher standard. (Source: UVic Graduate Admissions, Language proficiency.) · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Requirement already met if English is your primary language, you hold a degree from a designated English-speaking country, or you hold a degree from a recognized institution at which the language of instruction is English. Applicants who cannot provide proof may still be considered and complete UVic's University Admission Preparation (UAP) course with a grade of at least 80%, provided the prospective academic unit is willing to admit on that condition; UAP is a 12-week program offered in January, April and September, and in an intensive four-week summer format. UVic does not accept university English preparation courses from other institutions. · Application fee: CAD 187.00 if any documents originate outside Canada; CAD 145.25 if all documents originate within Canada (payable online by credit card; the application is not processed until payment is received). Source: UVic Graduate Admissions, How to apply.

• Is there a scholarship?

  Graduate students admitted to a graduate degree programs are automatically considered for a fellowship, based on a qualifying GPA. Individual fellowship amounts may vary depending on the program. Eligibility - The minimum requirement for UVic fellowship consideration is a B+ average on the last two years of course work - To receive your payment, UVic fellowship holders must be registered in a minimum of 1.5 units of graduate level courses - Full-time registration for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is 1.5 units You can also join the co-op program or work as a research or teaching assistant . Funding opportunities