Undergraduate academic requirements
- High School Diploma
- Grade requirement
B average or better
Program
Master's
Key facts
- Duration2 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee45,000CAD
- Start dateSep
- University rankingNot ranked
Program overview
What Laurentian University says about their program:
The Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) program produces graduates who have the knowledge, values, attitudes and competencies reflecting the philosophy, nature and scope of nursing of diverse populations in small urban, northern rural, and remote communities. The learner will develop a richer understanding of the discipline of nursing and its relationship to the context of health care service delivery and policy issues. The program also broadens learners' understanding of nursing by encouraging them to engage with scholars from other departments and disciplines as well as those with other professional experiences.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
To be considered for admission, students require an appropriate bachelor's degree at the Honours level, or its Canadian equivalent.
English proficiency
- TOEFL (iBT)
88 overall
- IELTS Academic
6.5 overall. No band lower than 6.0
- CAE
C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a Cambridge Score of 176 or more
- CAEL
70 overall. No part below 60
- PTE Academic
60 overall
- Duolingo English Test
120 overall. No band lower than 110
- Oxford English Language Level Test (ELLT)
7 score. No band below 6
English proficiency waivers
- You have been educated in Canada and your first language is English, or you are a bilingual Francophone Canadian.
- Your 3 most recent years of full-time education were taught in a setting where English is the language of instruction for 100% of the time (excluding language courses) either in Canada or in another country.
- Enrollment in Cambrian College’s English Academic Preparation (EAP) program.
Documents required
Undergraduate
- Official high school transcripts. If documents are in your native language, please provide a notarized and officially translated copy in either English or French
- Official high school diploma. If documents are in your native language, please provide a notarized and officially translated copy in either English or French
- Proof of language skill
- A resume or CV specifying current education and work experience
- A copy of a valid passport (both sides)
Postgraduate
- Academic transcripts. If documents are in your native language, please provide a notarized and officially translated copy in either English or French
- Degree certificate. If documents are in your native language, please provide a notarized and officially translated copy in either English or French
- Proof of language skill
- A resume or CV specifying current education and work experience
- A copy of a valid passport (both sides)
Fees and funding
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
From CAD$37,000 per year
- Postgraduate tuition
From CAD$45,000 per year
What is the cost of living near Laurentian University?
| Category | Cost (in Canadian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,821 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,599 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $211 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $85 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $60 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $103 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $16 |
| Gym membership | $58 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for Laurentian University
Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying