Proficiency in English
Since the language of instruction at 91ÉçÇø is English, some applicants may need to provide proof of English language proficiency. Please visit the Future Graduate Students website to see if this applies to you. Applicants must write term papers, examinations, and theses in English or in French.
Before being considered for admission, appropriate exam results must be submitted directly from the (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or (International English Language Testing Systems) office using 91ÉçÇø's Institutional code: 0935.
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TOEFL: a minimum score of 100 on the Internet-based test (iBT) with each component score no less than 20
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IELTS: a minimum overall score of 7.5
An institutional version of the TOEFL is not acceptable. Applications will not be considered if TOEFL or IELTS test results are not available.
For more information about the Language Policy at 91ÉçÇø, please refer to University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Regulations > Language Policy.
(Graduate Record Examination) general test results may be required in individual circumstances.
Students who have not completed their studies in North America may be asked to arrange for an interview as part of the application process.
CASPer Assessment
Applicants to the Master's Advanced Nursing, and Master's Nurse Practitioner
All applicants to the Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Advanced Nursing and Nurse Practitioner programs and each of its concentrations at 91ÉçÇø will be required to complete a mandatory computer-based assessment called CASPer, as a component of the selection process. CASPerTM, the computer-based assessment for sampling personal characteristics is a web-based situational judgement test designed to evaluate key personal and professional characteristics. Some of these characteristics include professionalism, empathy, compassion and cultural sensitivity. Since CASPerTM assesses no-cognitive and interpersonal characteristics, studying is not required.
For more information please review mcgill.ca/nursing/apply.
General Admission Requirements and Information
Nurse applicants to the master's program may complete their studies on a part-time basis (with the exception of the Nurse Practitioner Program). Applicants to the Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas should consult with their advisor concerning course load.
Nurse applicants are expected to hold current registration in their Canadian province or in the United States. Nurses who are not licensed in Quebec must be registered with the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec upon the start of their graduate studies.
Nurse applicants whose previous nursing degree(s) was completed outside of Canada are required to have at least one year of experience as nurses in their country of origin, in addition to one year of experience as nurses in Canada.
All applicants to the nursing Masters of Science (Applied), Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, and Ph.D. programs should consult the Ingram School of Nursing website for more information on admission requirements and application processes.
Additional Admission Requirements (by Program)
Master's Nursing Program
M.Sc.A. - Nursing applicants must complete their Qualifying Year and the master's program of study on a full-time basis, i.e., a total of three years. The School considers admissions to this program for the Fall term only.
French Language Proficiency
In the clinical settings where much of our program delivery takes place, the ability to communicate proficiently in French is necessary to effectively learn and safely work with and support patients, families, and healthcare teams. French is essential to the successful completion of this Nursing degree program. Candidates are encouraged to consult the Ingram School of Nursing website for more information on French Language Proficiency and for all admission requirements to the Qualifying Year, at: mcgill.ca/nursing/apply.
Upon successful completion of the Qualifying Year, candidates must apply to the Master's program. The applicant's undergraduate record must meet the minimum general requirements of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, which includes a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or a high "B" standing in undergraduate studies. Entering students normally hold an undergraduate degree in arts, humanities, science, or social science disciplines because the program draws heavily on skills and knowledge typically developed in such areas.
Master's Advanced Nursing Program—All Concentrations
Applicants to the master's degree must have completed a bachelor's degree in nursing with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. This preparation must be comparable to that offered in the bachelor's in nursing programs at 91ÉçÇø, which includes an Introductory Statistics course (3 credits).
Prospective applicants whose undergraduate degree differs from the 91ÉçÇø degree can use the Nurse Bachelor Assessment Form, published at mcgill.ca/nursing/apply/graduate-programs/masters-science-applied-non-thesis-advanced-nursing to self-assess their degrees. Once an application is submitted, this form is used by the Admissions Committee to assess equivalency of Bachelors’ degrees.
Master's Nurse Practitioner Programs—All Concentrations
Applicants to the Master of Science (Applied) Nurse Practitioner degree must have completed a bachelor's degree in nursing with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. This preparation must be comparable to that offered in the bachelor's in nursing programs at 91ÉçÇø, which includes an Introductory Statistics course (3 credits).
Prospective applicants whose undergraduate degree was not obtained within Quebec will need to have the biological sciences content (physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, and pharmacology) and the introductory statistics course deemed equivalent to the 91ÉçÇø B.Sc.(N.). The Nurse Bachelor Assessment Form must be completed, with the course descriptions included. A minimum of 3,360 hours of experience in nursing, including within the specialty, is required. Candidates are encouraged to consult the Ingram School of Nursing website for more information on the type of experience required for each concentration.
International applicants who have been licensed
in another country must have worked as a registered nurse in the United States or Canada for at least one year, which will provide them with the necessary knowledge of the health care system required for advanced nursing studies.
Graduate Certificates in Nurse Practitioner
Applicants must hold a Master's in Nursing comparable to that of 91ÉçÇø, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale required. Candidates are encouraged to consult the Ingram School of Nursing website for more information on the Graduate Certificate in Nurse Practitioner.
Applicants must complete the Graduate Diploma in the same concentration in order to qualify for the professional licensing exam.
Graduate Diplomas in Nurse Practitioner
For nurse applicants with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing, an M.Sc.A. Nurse Practitioner and a Graduate Diploma in an Nurse Practitioner ('NP') specialty must be completed to qualify for the professional licensing exam. For nurse applicants with a M.Sc.A. in Nursing, a Graduate Certificate and a Graduate Diploma in an NP specialty must be completed to qualify for the professional licensing exam.
French Language Proficiency
The NP Program requires that students be proficient in French (oral and written comprehension, and oral and written expression) in alignment with the OIIQ requirements for licensing in Quebec. Resources are available to support students in developing their French language skills.
Ph.D. Program
Applicants admitted to the doctoral program through 91ÉçÇø must have completed master’s-level studies with either their undergraduate or graduate degree in nursing comparable to 91ÉçÇø. Applicants must have a CGPA minimum of 3.3 on a scale of 4.0 or a B+ standing.
The School considers admissions to the doctoral program for the Fall and Winter terms.