Apply to the Master of Nursing program

By including the UVic School of Nursing in your choice of programs to apply for, you are choosing a school that has offered graduate education by distance learning in nursing since 1990.

Applicants must also meet all general regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Criteria

1. A completed baccalaureate in nursing that is equivalent to the degree offered by the University of Victoria is required. Applicants must have at least a B+ (77%) average calculated over the last two years (or equivalent; 30.0 UVic units) of the degree considered. The following are not used in the calculation of the admission grade point average:
   • Practica
   • Non-graded courses
   • Credit based on life experiences
   • Credit earned at institutions not recognized by the university
2. Registration as a practicing nursewith the regulatory body for the jurisdiction where you live. Applicants for admission to the Nurse Practitioner and the Nurse Practitioner Post-Degree must reside in British Columbia and maintain active practicing registration with the BCCNM for the duration of the program. It is strongly recommended that you have at least two years of full-time nursing practice in your chosen area of concentration.
3. Prerequisite Courses: Courses can be in progress at the time of application, but must be completed by July 31; prior to the September entry.
   • An upper-level (300 or 400) undergraduate statistics course from a recognized post-secondary educational institute, with a final grade of B or higher. Must be completed within 5 years of the applicant's entry point into the program. This is required to ensure you have adequate preparation for the two required research courses in the MN program.  
   • An interactive Indigenous cultural safety course for health providers within 5 years of application (e.g., PHSA San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training – Core Health)

Required Documents

Applications must be complete and submitted on time. We recommend starting the application process early.

UVic –BCIT Graduate Pathway

The UVic School of Nursing and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) offer the UVic-BCIT Pathway.  Students holding a bachelor of nursing degree and a BCIT Advanced Certificate in Specialty Nursing may receive transfer credit to the UVic Master of Nursing program. Qualified applicants will receive 4.5 units of block credit upon admission to the Advanced Practice Leadership or Nurse Educator options. These credits will satisfy the elective course requirements.

Non-Degree Studies

Applicants interested in Graduate Programs in Nursing may apply for Non-Degree Studies and if approved for admission, may enrol in up to two NURS foundational courses, prior to application to a graduate program. The course(s) must be specified on the application for non-degree graduate studies, which must be submitted to the Graduate Admissions and Records Office. Permission to take courses as a non-degree graduate student may include relevant pre-requisite courses, and is not an offer of admission to any School of Nursing or Faculty of Human and Social Development graduate program, nor does it facilitate admission or unduly advantage applicants. Transfer credit for completed NURS foundational courses could be applied within the ten-year limit if admitted to a future Master of Nursing intake, provided the courses are completed with a final grade of ‘B’ or above.

Criteria

1. A completed baccalaureate in nursing that is equivalent to the degree offered by the University of Victoria is required. Applicants must have at least a B+ (77%) average calculated over the last two years (or equivalent; 30.0 UVic units) of the degree considered. The following are not used in the calculation of the admission grade point average:
   • Practica
   • Non-graded courses
   • Credit based on life experiences
   • Credit earned at institutions not recognized by the university
2. Registration as a practicing nursewith the regulatory body for the jurisdiction where you live. It is strongly recommended that you have at least two years of full-time nursing practice in your chosen area of concentration.

Required Documents

Important Notes

Admission to the Master of Nursing program is competitive. Meeting admission requirements does not guarantee entry to the program. Recommendations for admission are for a particular program option and start date, and cannot be deferred. If you decline your offer of admission, you must re-apply.