Master of Nursing (MN) Thesis-based

Deadlines for submission of complete applications are available on the Future Students website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/graduate/explore-programs/nursing-master-nursing-thesis-based.

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies admission requirements, the Faculty of Nursing requires that an applicant must:

a) Be a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse holding a baccalaureate degree, normally in nursing;

b) Evidence of active nursing registration in Alberta through the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) or active nursing registration in their province, territory or country of employment. Registered Psychiatric Nurses are expected to provide proof of active registration with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA) or equivalent.

c) Have completed one undergraduate course (3 units) in statistics with a grade of C or better.

d) For applicants required to provide proof of proficiency in English, submit a minimum TOEFL (Internet-based test) score of 97 (5.0 for tests taken after January 21, 2026); IELTS score of 7.0; PTE score of 68; or a CAEL overall score of 70 (no less than 70 on reading and writing sections). This requirement can also be met by completing the Academic Communication Certificate with a minimum grade of A- in writing courses.

e) Submit two references, one from someone capable of assessing the applicant’s academic and research ability, normally an academic, and one from someone who can attest to the applicant’s nursing practice and expertise.