Graduate Admissions

• Official transcript scans from all past post-secondary study (Canadian | International)
• Three (3) letters of reference for MSN and PhD
• Two (2) references for MN-NP
• Statement of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Language proficiency test scores (TOEFL | IELTS)

International Applicants

Please note that international applicants must also be eligible for a Canadian study permit including meeting the minimum Proof of Funds requirements. For Master's degrees we are not able to assist students with meeting the minimum funding requirement. 

Master's program applicants should not reach out to faculty regarding supervision or RA opportunities prior to program admission. Only PhD program applicants are required to have confirmation from a supervisor at the time of application. 

Applicants must meet the minimum academic requirements for graduate studies.

• Canadian or U.S. credentials
• International credentials

Applicants must also satisfy the eligibility requirements in order to be considered for admission. Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not ensure admission.

Info Sessions for September 2027 admissions will take place on the following dates:

• October 1st @ 7pm
• October 21st @ 12pm

RSVP here to receive a Zoom link

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must have completed one of the following requirements prior to admission:

• A master's degree (or equivalent) from an approved institution with clear evidence of research ability and potential
• A bachelor's degree with one year of study in a master's program with 9 credits at the 500-level or above and of first class standing, with clear evidence of research ability or potential. Students entering in the doctoral program after partial completion of the master's degree must, during the first two years of study at the graduate level, complete a total of 12 credits with a first class average (of which at least 9 credits must be at the 500-level or above and at least 9 credits must be of first class standing) to maintain registration as a doctoral student. Direct transfer into a doctoral program is normally accomplished after completion of the first year of study at the master's level and will not be permitted after completion of the second year.

For UBC MSN students who are interested in applying to transfer into the PhD program, see the Graduate FAQ "Can I transfer from master's program to PhD?"

Applicants are expected to identify a faculty member who has agreed to serve as supervisor before the application will be assessed. Applicants should browse faculty profiles on the School of Nursing website and fill out the PhD Expression of Interest form before reaching out to potential supervisors.

Canadian students must hold practicing nurse registration in BC or another province. International students must meet general eligibility criteria for nurse registration in BC. Applicants must meet both the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum requirements for graduate program, and the School of Nursing program requirements. 

Please note that PhD students cannot hold an adjunct professor position at UBC. If you are currently an adjunct professor applying to the PhD Nursing program, you will be asked to end your adjunct status in Workday at the time of admission.  

If you missed our September 28th online info session, you can download the slides here. 

Employment Verification Form for Applicants

For Applicants: Employment verification forms must be submitted by the employer from a verified email address or mailing address. Forms submitted from Gmail/Hotmail/etc. will not be accepted. 

Forms must be submitted by December 15, 2026. Late forms will not be accepted. You are responsible for ensuring your employers have submitted their forms by the deadline. We will upload forms to applications as we receive them. 

Applicants must:

• Be a registered nurse (RN)
• Hold a bachelor’s degree (normally in nursing)
• Provide proof of RN licensure in their home province or country (must be eligible for BC licensure and licensed in BC prior to program start date.) 
• Have a minimum of 4,000 hours of clinical RN practice within the past 5 years completed by December 15th, 2026 (proof required by document deadline).
• Commit to full-time, on-campus study for the duration of the program
• Demonstrate readiness and motivation for advanced professional practice

MN-NP Application and Program Important Notes

• Campus Location:
  The UBC MN-NP program is offered at Point Grey and Surrey. Applicants may indicate a campus preference, but placement at the preferred site is not guaranteed.
• Deferrals:
  Deferrals are not permitted. Applicants who cannot accept an offer must reapply the following year.
• Licensure Requirements:
  • Applicants licensed outside British Columbia must obtain BC RN licensure by August of the program entry year.
  • To begin the program, admitted students must:
    • Hold current RN registration in good standing in BC
• Post-Offer Requirements:
  Additional requirements must be completed after receiving an offer of admission and before program start.