Graduate Programs
The School of Nursing developed its innovative Graduate Programs to work for you. Choose from on-campus or blended learning opportunities to advance your studies and career.
Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing (blended delivery)
Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies
About the Program
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program offers opportunities for baccalaureate nurses to develop and advance their professional knowledge, practice and scholarship. Graduate students will engage in scholarly inquiry within a chosen area of nursing practice. Consistent with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) definition, nursing practice is broadly defined as practice within the domains of: clinical work, education and administration. In addition to a required core of foundation courses, students will select focus courses in which to advance their nursing practice and scholarship. The program will culminate in a scholarly project or thesis. Graduates will be prepared to participate in knowledge development, application, integration and translation through leadership roles within their practice setting.
Why study here?
The School of Nursing’s MSN program is designed by faculty renowned for excellence in teaching and research. Students become leaders in the nursing profession with our program developed to cultivate leadership, enhance theoretical knowledge, and advance scholarly inquiry and scholarship. The School of Nursing provides an outstanding environment for advanced studies in nursing.
Why study in the Okanagan?
Every year, UBC’s Okanagan campus attracts outstanding students from around the globe to our world-class academic environment. Why do they choose the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus? The answer to that question is unique for every student. Reasons to choose UBC’s Okanagan campus»
Program Objectives
The objectives of the MSN program are to cultivate leadership, enhance theoretical knowledge, develop scholarly inquiry and scholarship and advance the professional practice of baccalaureate nurses. These objectives will be achieved through a course of studies that engages nursing graduate students in:
- Examining and critiquing historical and contemporary development of knowledge informing theoretical constructions of nursing practice.
- Developing in-depth understandings of contemporary knowledge and discourses on health, illness and healing in particular contexts of practice with local and international emphases.
- Analyzing, critiquing and engaging in processes associated with the ethical, political-economic dimensions of practice, and increasing competencies as a facilitator of change in health and health care.
- Expanding ontological knowledge and skillfulness in relational and reflective practice with individuals, families, groups, institutions, communities and society.
- Enhancing nursing practice through scholarly inquiry.
- Enhancing the application of knowledge from nursing and other disciplines in health care through participating in interprofessional and interdisciplinary studies.
- Enhancing and enriching health care practice through interprofessional team work.
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Graduate Admissions Our graduate programs are designed to work for you. Pursue a Masters in Science of Nursing through blended learning, or on campus.
Application Requirements are described on the College of Graduate Studies website. We require a General Application, Supplemental Application, Transcripts from all post secondary institutions attended, and three References, two of which should be academic references.
About the Program
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) blended delivery program is a flexible delivery program, combining online and in-person learning, so that you can invest in your career to from where you want to be the most. Graduate students will engage in scholarly inquiry within a chosen area of nursing practice. Consistent with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) definition, nursing practice is broadly defined as practice within the domains of: clinical work, education and administration. In addition to a required core of foundation courses, students will select focus courses in which to advance their nursing practice and scholarship. The flexible program offers part-time or full-time streams. Map your own degree completion with a thesis or capstone with leading researchers. The blended delivery Masters of Nursing Program is design to work for you.
Why study here?
The School of Nursing’s MSN program is designed by faculty renowned for excellence in teaching and research. Students become leaders in the nursing profession with our program developed to cultivate leadership, enhance theoretical knowledge, and advance scholarly inquiry and scholarship. The School of Nursing provides an outstanding environment for advanced studies in nursing.
Why study in the Okanagan?
Every year, UBC’s Okanagan campus attracts outstanding students from around the globe to our world-class academic environment. Why do they choose the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus? The answer to that question is unique for every student. Reasons to choose UBC’s Okanagan campus»
Program Objectives
The objectives of the MSN program are to prepare nurses who are innovative, creative, evidence-informed problem solvers who can collaboratively lead inter-professional teams. These objectives will be achieved through a course of studies that prepares nurses to:
- Create, translate and use nursing knowledge in all its forms.
- Synthesize and apply diverse perspectives within scholarly nursing research, practice and knowledge development
- Cultivate advanced ethical reasoning and critical thinking.
- Develop advanced skills and strategies for evidence-informed decision-making and practice.
- Gain practical experience in the application of healthcare knowledge in diverse environments.
We are here to help.
Have a question? Contact us at fhsd.graduateprogram@ubc.ca
Application Requirements are described on the College of Graduate Studies website. We require a General Application, Supplemental Application, Transcripts from all post secondary institutions attended, and three References, two of which should be academic references.
Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies
The School of Nursing participates in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies (IGS) program at UBC, which offers students opportunities to pursue graduate studies across disciplinary boundaries, and to tailor their course of study to suit their particular needs. At UBC’s Okanagan campus, IGS programs are greatly facilitated by our smaller size, thereby allowing students to work more intimately with faculty across a variety of departments and disciplines. The structure allows for both interfaculty and intercampus arrangements for supervision and courses. The course and program requirements provide structure to ensure quality in both the breadth and depth of the student’s academic experience. Students may obtain a graduate degree at the Master or Ph.D. level.
Details on the IGS Program can be found in the Academic Calendar or on the College of Graduate Studies website.
We are currently accepting applications from prospective graduate students. For information, please contact our graduate coordinator, Dr. Barb Pesut.
Students are also encourage to contact their intended research supervisor directly with any questions. For individual faculty member homepages and contact information, please visit our faculty listing.
To apply, please visit the College of Graduate Studies website.