Admission Requirements

• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for applicants to graduate programs. Proof of English proficiency may be demonstrated through:
  • A minimum of three consecutive years of full-time study or completion of a graduate degree at a recognized post-secondary institution, where the exclusive language of instruction and examination of the program and/or institution is English; or
  • Provision of evidence of English language proficiency, using one of the approved tests listed in the English Language Proficiency Policy.  Acceptable test scores are as follows:
    • TOEFL: a minimum of 22 out of 30 in each component with a combined minimum total score of 92
    •  IELTS: an overall score of 7.0 with no score below 6.5 in each area
• a bachelor's degree in nursing, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
• a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
• current registration as a Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, or Registered Public Health Nurse from any country
• the equivalent of three credit units in each of statistics and research methods at the undergraduate level
• statement of intent
• up-to-date CV

For more information on language proficiency requirements, see the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies.