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Proficiency in English

The language of instruction at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº is English. Students must write term papers, examinations, and theses in English or in French. Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone) must submit documented proof of competency in oral and written English. Before acceptance, appropriate exam results must be submitted directly from the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language – ) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems – ) Office. An institutional version of the TOEFL is not acceptable. Applications will not be considered if a TOEFL or IELTS test result is not available. TOEFL exam requirements: a minimum score of 600 (paper-based) or 100 with each component score no less than 20 (Internet-based). IELTS exam requirements: a minimum overall score of 7.5 is required.

Students who have not completed their studies in North America will be asked to arrange for an interview as part of the application process. Please refer to the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Regulations and Resources publication available at www.mcgill.ca/study for more information.

GRE (Graduate Record Examination) general test results may be required in individual circumstances.

Master's, Graduate Certificate, and Graduate Diploma Programs

Nurse applicants to the master’s, certificate/diploma programs may complete their studies on a part-time basis, i.e., minimum of 6 credits per term to a maximum of five years.

All nurse applicants are expected to hold current registration in the province or country from which they come. Nurses who are not licensed in Quebec must be registered (¾±³¾³¾²¹³Ù°ù¾±³¦³Ü±ô²¹³Ùé(±ð)) with the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec upon the start of their graduate studies.

International nurse applicants are required to have had experience as nurses in their country of origin and in North America (recommended).

B.A./B.Sc. Applicants to the Master's Program

Applicants holding a general B.Sc. or B.A., including a number of prerequisite courses, may be admitted to a Qualifying Year. A minimum CGPA (cumulative grade point average) of 3.0 (3.2 is strongly preferred) on a scale of 4.0 is required in order to be considered for entry. Upon successful completion of the Qualifying Year, candidates apply to the master’s program. Persons prepared in another professional discipline or in nursing are not eligible for this program.

Direct-entry 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.

Nurse Applicants (Nurse Bachelor's Entry - NBE) to the Master's Program

Applicants for 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 Æ»¹ûÒùÔº that is a minimum of 66 university credits including 12 credits in the biological sciences. Applicants must also have completed an introductory Statistics course (3 credits) prior to entry. Prospective applicants whose undergraduate degree differs from the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº degree are encouraged to contact the School of Nursing to have the eligibility of their degree assessed. Experience in nursing is strongly recommended.

Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas in Nurse Practitioner

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a master’s degree in Nursing comparable to Æ»¹ûÒùÔº (the bachelor program must have a minimum of 66 credits including 12 credits in the biological sciences) with a minimum CGPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale required. Prior to entry, applicants should have a minimum of two years of experience in Canada in the specialty area over the previous five years.

Students in the Nurse Practitioner program are required to hold a "carte de stage" allowing them to participate in the required clinical practicum at the end of the second year of the program. The carte de stage is granted by the Quebec Order of Nurses (Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec - OIIQ) to Nurse Practitioner candidates that are licensed in Quebec.

International students must therefore obtain licensure from the OIIQ before submitting their application to the Neonatology or Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program. Please note that in order to obtain a nursing license in Quebec, one must be proficient in the French language. For more information regarding the OIIQ licensure eligibility criteria, please contact the OIIQ at 514-935-2505.

The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program delivers some courses in French, making proficiency in French a requirement for this program as well.

Ph.D. Program

Applicants admitted to the doctoral program through Æ»¹ûÒùÔº must have completed master’s-level studies with either their undergraduate or graduate degree in nursing comparable to Æ»¹ûÒùÔº. Applicants must have a CGPA of 3.3 on a scale of 4.0 or a high B standing. Highly qualified nurse bachelor's entry students enrolled in the M.Sc.(A.) in the nursing program may be accepted into the Ph.D. program provided they meet its standards.

The School considers admissions to the doctoral program for the Fall term only.

Official registration through Minerva must be completed prior to the Orientation Session in August. Students registering late for reasons unrelated to the admission procedure are subject to the late payment fee.

New students will be notified by the School of Nursing regarding the Advising/Orientation session held at the end of August. Information related to the selection of the elective courses will also be provided by the School of Nursing.

Returning students are responsible for ensuring that registration is completed according to the University timetable deadlines.

Course Requirements

Students are provided with the course objectives, requirements, and methods of the mean of evaluation at the beginning of each course. Students will not be permitted to write an examination in any course unless they have fulfilled the requirements, including attendance.

O.I.I.Q. Registration or Proof of Licensure

Please visit www.mcgill.ca/nursing/students/clinical for further details.

Vaccination/Immunization and Mask Fitting Requirements

New students in the School of Nursing must refer to the Vaccination Requirements outlined in the General University Information and Regulations in the Health Sciences Calendar. A copy of the immunization form outlining requirements can be found at www.mcgill.ca/studenthealth/forms. Annual flu vaccination is strongly recommended to all health science students. Entry into the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Teaching Hospital Network is dependent on having met the immunization requirements. All students must have immunizations completed (or in process for Hepatitis B) and mask fitting by the start of clinical placement in September.

CPR and First Aid Requirements

Valid First Aid and CPR Certification Health Care Provider (HCP) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) is required no later than September 15th for all graduate nursing students except for those in the Ph.D. program. Students are responsible for maintaining this certification up-to-date throughout their program of study.

Achievement Builders – Student Services

Any student who is experiencing difficulty in meeting course requirements must take advantage of the Achievement Builders program offered through Student Services. Information is available at: www.mcgill.ca/firstyear/workshops1.

Regulations Concerning Clinical Placement Courses

• Students must be registered with the O.I.I.Q. before they can have access to clinical placements. Students who have not completed the registration procedure cannot commence clinical studies.
• Students must have met the vaccination/immunization requirements prior to commencing clinical studies in September.
• Students are required to purchase equipment such as a stethoscope and physical-assessment equipment. Information is provided at registration or within specific courses.
• Students are expected to demonstrate professional behaviour at all times. The Code of Ethics for Nurses and the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Code of Student Conduct (as outlined in the Handbook on Student Rights and Responsibilities) provide guidelines. Professional behaviour is expected in relation to classmates, teachers, patients, and the institutions within which studies take place.
• In any formal documentation, students must identify themselves as a Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Nursing Student with the respective year of study noted.
• Name badges must be worn at all times in clinical studies. These are ordered in the Fall semester of the first year of studies and the cost is charged directly to the student's fee account. Name badges are ordered through the School of Nursing and students will be required to purchase two sets of name badges in early Fall prior to starting clinical placement. Students must comply with the uniform policy during clinical placements.
• Students must have a photo I.D. taken at the MUHC for their clinical placements there.
• Attendance in clinical courses is mandatory and absences must be discussed with the instructor. Students with repeat absences may be asked to defer clinical studies if progress in the clinical course is compromised.
• Students whose performance in clinical studies does not meet the course objectives will be informed in writing and a learning plan will be developed. Students whose performance is below expectations or who are unsafe in clinical studies may be required to withdraw from the course at any time.
• Students whose academic performance is below expectation or considered to be incompetent or unsafe in clinical studies can be required to withdraw from the course at any time – in such cases the student will receive a grade of WF or F.
• While an effort is made to place students within reasonable travelling distance for clinical studies, each student must budget a sum of money to travel to and from a patient home and clinical institutions.
• Clinical courses that are offered during the Summer session may require that students study during the day or evening.
• Clinical agencies may require students entering their facility to undergo a Criminal Reference Check prior to being granted permission to enter their facility.

Requirements for Licensure

Following completion of a first-level program in nursing, graduates must obtain licensure from the professional organization in the province or state in which they complete their studies. Visit www.mcgill.ca/nursing/students/licensure for further information.

Æ»¹ûÒùÔº's online application for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.

Dates for Guaranteed Consideration

For dates for guaranteed consideration, please consult the following website: www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/programs. Then select the appropriate program.

For information on the application process as well as the supporting documents required in addition to the Minerva online application, please visit our Nursing website at www.mcgill.ca/nursing/programs then select the program of study applicable to you.