Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MScN-NP)
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- 2 yearsDuration
- University of Windsor main campus, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4, CanadaLocation
- NursingField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- University of Windsor main campus, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4Campus
- Master of Science in Nursing (MScN)Awards
- $24,885Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Nurse Practitioner Program information In the nurse practitioner (NP) field, students will be prepared to provide collaborative and autonomous primary health care to individuals, groups or communities, with an emphasize on health promotion as well as illness/injury prevention. Students will develop advanced assessment, diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills in preparation for ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, communicating diagnoses, prescribing pharmaceuticals, and performing other specific controlled procedures.
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The Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Windsor is approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario ( www.cno.org ). Graduates from this program are eligible to apply for Extended Class (EC)/Nurse Practitioner (NP) registration as a Nurse Practitioner in Ontario. Please download MScN-NP flyer for more details. Watch the NP Open House Webinar
Is this course right for you?
Our counsellors check your profile against this programme's entry criteria and tell you where you stand — before you pay anything.
What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modefull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
All general regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies apply || CNO-approved Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent including physical assessment and courses in research and statistics (degrees in other cognate disciplines may be considered) || Minimum B (70%) average in the last two years of full-time undergraduate nursing study || Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario with no practice restrictions || 3,640 hours practising as a registered nurse in direct patient care in a clinical setting, with employer-submitted proof; clinical experience within the past five years is required || Three Faculty of Nursing Confidential Reports || Verification of Employment Hours Form(s) submitted by employers || NP Personal Essay Questions and an Applicant Profile || Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work || Applications with required documents by February 1; an interview may be required || Preference will be given to Ontario residents whose nursing work experience has been continuous and who have clinical experience in various settings with patients across the lifespan || International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at the College of Nurses of Ontario minimum benchmark scores (IELTS, OET or PTE Academic recognised by the CNO; TOEFL iBT accepted where the score maps to the CNO IELTS benchmark). · English: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 68; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Exemptions (Faculty of Graduate Studies, https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements): a university degree completed at a Canadian institution within the past two years; or a university degree completed within the past two years at an institution in a country on the Faculty's exempt-country list (Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon*, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta*, Mauritius*, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa*, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, Uganda, United Kingdom, U.S.A., Vanuatu*, Zambia, Zimbabwe; * where the medium of instruction was English). Pathways accepted in place of a test: UWindsor ELIP Level III with 75%; ILAC Pathway Level 3.3; ICEAP Toronto Education Cohort Program with 70% (course-based M.Ed. only). Senate policy: https://lawlibrary.uwindsor.ca/Presto/content/GetDoc.axd?ctID=OTdhY2QzODgtNjhlYi00ZWY0LTg2OTUtNmU5NjEzY2JkMWYx&rID=MzIy&pID=MjMy&attchmnt=False&uSesDM=False&rIdx=MzIy&rCFU= · Application fee: CAD 125.00 - Faculty of Graduate Studies application fee (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements)
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$24,885 CAD / year≈ $18,298 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsFaculty of Graduate Studies entrance awards: Doctoral Entrance Award $30,000 ($2,500 x 12 terms); Master's Research Entrance Award $7,500 ($2,500 x 3 terms). Both Canadian and international full-time applicants to RESEARCH-BASED programmes with an admission average of at least 80% are considered on the programme's recommendation; the full application must be in by the programme deadline or the entrance-scholarship deadline, whichever is earlier. Source: || This programme is on the Faculty of Graduate Studies list of programmes NOT eligible for the Doctoral / Master's Research Entrance AwardsView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: February 1 (Fall entry) - all MScN programmes and the Graduate Diploma in Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner. An interview may be required.
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MScN-NP) cost?
CAD 24,885 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
2 years, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
All general regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies apply || CNO-approved Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent including physical assessment and courses in research and statistics (degrees in other cognate disciplines may be considered) || Minimum B (70%) average in the last two years of full-time undergraduate nursing study || Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario with no practice restrictions || 3,640 hours practising as a registered nurse in direct patient care in a clinical setting, with employer-submitted proof; clinical experience within the past five years is required || Three Faculty of Nursing Confidential Reports || Verification of Employment Hours Form(s) submitted by employers || NP Personal Essay Questions and an Applicant Profile || Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work || Applications with required documents by February 1; an interview may be required || Preference will be given to Ontario residents whose nursing work experience has been continuous and who have clinical experience in various settings with patients across the lifespan || International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at the College of Nurses of Ontario minimum benchmark scores (IELTS, OET or PTE Academic recognised by the CNO; TOEFL iBT accepted where the score maps to the CNO IELTS benchmark). · English: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 68; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Exemptions (Faculty of Graduate Studies, https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements): a university degree completed at a Canadian institution within the past two years; or a university degree completed within the past two years at an institution in a country on the Faculty's exempt-country list (Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon*, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta*, Mauritius*, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa*, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, Uganda, United Kingdom, U.S.A., Vanuatu*, Zambia, Zimbabwe; * where the medium of instruction was English). Pathways accepted in place of a test: UWindsor ELIP Level III with 75%; ILAC Pathway Level 3.3; ICEAP Toronto Education Cohort Program with 70% (course-based M.Ed. only). Senate policy: https://lawlibrary.uwindsor.ca/Presto/content/GetDoc.axd?ctID=OTdhY2QzODgtNjhlYi00ZWY0LTg2OTUtNmU5NjEzY2JkMWYx&rID=MzIy&pID=MjMy&attchmnt=False&uSesDM=False&rIdx=MzIy&rCFU= · Application fee: CAD 125.00 - Faculty of Graduate Studies application fee (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements)
Is there a scholarship?
Faculty of Graduate Studies entrance awards: Doctoral Entrance Award $30,000 ($2,500 x 12 terms); Master's Research Entrance Award $7,500 ($2,500 x 3 terms). Both Canadian and international full-time applicants to RESEARCH-BASED programmes with an admission average of at least 80% are considered on the programme's recommendation; the full application must be in by the programme deadline or the entrance-scholarship deadline, whichever is earlier. Source: || This programme is on the Faculty of Graduate Studies list of programmes NOT eligible for the Doctoral / Master's Research Entrance Awards View scholarship page
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