Master of Science Nursing Specialization in Feminist and Gender Studies

Summary

• Degree offered: Master of Science Nursing (MScN)
• Registration status options: Full-time; Part-time
• Language of instruction:
  • French
  • English
• Primary program: Master of Science Nursing
• Collaborative specialization: Feminist and Gender Studies
• Program option (expected duration of the program):
  • with thesis (6 full-time terms; 24 consecutive months)
• Academic units: Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies.

Program Description

The goal of the master's program is to educate enrolled nurses for an advanced practice role and/or doctoral studies. Graduates of the program are prepared to assume leadership roles in improving the quality of nursing care in various health care settings. The program provides rigorous academic preparation based on theory and research to address health-related phenomena experienced by individuals, families, groups, aggregates and communities.

Francophones from minority communities on the Canadian west and east coasts and in the Territories benefit from additional privileges thanks to the Consortium national de formation en santé (CNFS). CNFS is a nationally-represented organization that comprises ten university- and college-level academic institutions offering French-language education in various health-related fields.

The department offers a collaborative program in Feminist and Gender Studies at the master's level.

Collaborative Program Description

The collaborative program in feminist and gender studies at the master's level is designed for students from selected disciplines in arts, education, health sciences, law, social sciences, and counselling and spirituality (Saint Paul University), who have an interest in feminist and gender studies. These students have the opportunity to combine advanced studies in their primary program with analyses from a feminist and gender studies perspective. The degree awarded is a master's degree in the primary program with a .

Students in the collaborative program must meet the requirements for a master's degree in their primary program as well as the requirements of the feminist and gender studies program.

Other Programs Offered Within the Same Discipline or in a Related Area

• Graduate Diploma in Primary Health Care for Nurse Practitioners
• Master of Science Nursing (MScN)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Nursing (PhD)

Fees and Funding

• Program fees:

The estimated amount for university fees associated with this program are available under the section Finance your studies.

International students enrolled in a French-language program of study may be eligible for a differential tuition fee exemption.

• To learn about possibilities for financing your graduate studies, consult the Awards and financial support section.

Notes

• Programs are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.
• In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, students have the right to complete their assignments, examinations, research papers, and theses in French or in English.

Program Contact Information

Academic Office, Faculty of Health Sciences
125 University Private, Room 242
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K1N 6N5

Tel.: 613-562-5853
Toll free: 1-877-868-8292, ext. 5853
Email: healthsc@uOttawa.ca

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For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage.

To be eligible, candidates must:

• Have completed a bachelor’s degree in nursing (equivalent to the degree offered by the University of Ottawa) with at least 70% (B) average.

Note: International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin.

• Have successfully completed an introductory statistics course (or equivalent) within the last six (6) years.

This course must be completed prior to commencing the program or, if not, during the first term in the program.

• Have a current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.

The equivalent of two years of recent nursing practice as an enrolled nurse, preferably in the chosen area of concentration, is strongly recommended.

• Have a background in feminist and gender studies, that is, a minimum of two undergraduate level courses or one graduate level course on women, gender, feminism or sexualities. Students who do not have an adequate background may be eligible to our Special Policy for Admissions.
• Identify at least one professor who is willing to supervise your research and thesis. We recommend that you contact potential thesis supervisors as soon as possible.

Language Requirements

Applicants must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (French or English) in the program to which they are applying. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required.

Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction.

Notes:

• Candidates are responsible for any fees associated with the language tests.
• Students may be required to consult websites in English and/or to read English-language articles related to their respective areas of study. Those taking courses within the Francophone stream should therefore have at least a passive command of the English language, meaning that they are able to understand both written and spoken English.

Notes

• The admission requirements listed above are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission to the program.
• Admissions are governed by the academic regulations in effect for graduate studies.
• Candidates must apply to the primary program and indicate in their application for admission to the master’s program in nursing that they wish to be accepted into the collaborative specialization in feminist and gender studies. In exceptional cases, students could commence their specialization in feminist and gender studies in their second term of their primary program.
• To be accepted in the collaborative program in feminist and gender studies at the master's level, applicants must first be accepted to the master's primary program.

• Apply online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), by completing form 105.
• Declare all your current and previous postsecondary studies, completed or not, even if they are not related to your application. Failure to do so may lead to the cancellation of your application or the withdrawal of your offer of admission at any time.
• Enter your email address, making sure it is accurate. We will use this address to communicate with you for all matters. Also, check your inbox (and junk mail folder) regularly for messages from the University of Ottawa.
• Pay the application fees for all your admission applications. Applications are forwarded to the University of Ottawa only after fees are paid in full and the payment has cleared. Learn more about application fees.
• Note that OUAC is not part of the University of Ottawa. It handles applications to all Ontario universities and is responsible for transferring your application to our admission office.