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School of Nursing

Faculty of Health

Admission Requirements

Please Note:ÌýApplicants for all graduate Nursing programs :


Master of Science in Nursing

Applicants to the Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) program must meet the following criteria. Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.

  • Be licenced to practice as a Registered Nurse (active practitioner) in a Canadian province or foreign country
  • Have completed a bachelor’s degree in Nursing with a minimum "A-" standing (3.7 grade point average).  While the admissions process is competitive, applicants with a GPA less than 3.7 are still encouraged to apply as we consider all aspects of the application equally. 
  • Have completed undergraduate-level courses in research and statistics 
  • Provide a  (PDF - 93 KB)  (Word -30KB)
  • Provide a resume and statement of intent/interest
  • Provide three letters of reference (one from current employer, two from former faculty)
  • Be interviewed by the Associate Director, Graduate Program, School of Nursing

Applicants are not required to have nursing experience prior to application.

The deadline for submission of complete applications is February 1

For more information, please contact the graduate nursing coordinator at
graduate.nursing@dal.ca