Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
The School of Nursing has been a leader in knowledge development and scholarship in nursing for over 100 years. Our master's program alumni are making an impact at local, national, and international levels.
Although we have one of the largest graduate nursing programs in Canada, we offer graduate students an experience as part of a community of scholars characterized by diversity, mutual respect, and integration. Students are making significant contributions to knowledge development through their research projects.
Our MSN program has long been reviewed and assessed by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives and many licensing boards across North America and accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing.
Program Sturucture
Students complete a total of 30 credits, comprising core, focus, and elective courses and a 3-credit Capstone (NURS 595) or a 9-credit Thesis (NURS 599)
UBC's MSN program prepares nurses to become leaders in practice, education, research and health systems through advanced scholarship and critical inquiry.
You'll deepen your expertise, strengthen your ability to evaluate and apply evidence, and collaborate with faculty and peers to address complex health care challenges. Graduates are equipped to improve health care delivery, influence policy, advance nursing knowledge and create meaningful change in diverse practice settings.
- Develop advanced leadership and critical inquiry skills to improve nursing practice and health systems
- Learn alongside internationally recognized faculty leading research, education and policy
- Tailor your studies through thesis or Capstone project options aligned with your interests
- Prepare for leadership, education, research, advanced practice and doctoral study
- Collaborate across disciplines and engage with health system and community partners
- Study at one of Canada's leading research-intensive universities
Interested in learning more? Take a look at the MSN Handbook.