Nursing, MScN

Western's Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) program is the longest-standing graduate nursing program in Canada, and provides the basis for leadership in professional Nursing and the foundation for doctoral studies. This flexible research-based program provides opportunities for co-op study as well as the option to fast-track to the PhD Program after the first year of full-time study.

Admission Requirements

Additional Requirements

• International students must meet English language fluency requirements

English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of their proficiency in the use of the English language by a satisfactory achievement within the last two years in one of the following:

• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum acceptable score is 600 and minimum score of 5/6 on the Test of Written English (paper-based test); minimum total score of 250 and minimum score of 5/6 on the Test of Written English (computer-based test); minimum score of 100, with no score less than 23 on each of the four skill categories (internet-based test).[Western's TOEFL ID is 0984].
• The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS Academic). The minimum acceptable score is 7 out of 9 on the overall test and on each subcomponent.
• The Duolingo English Test. The minimum acceptable score is 140.
• Western English Language Centre. The requirement is successful completion of the High-Advanced level.
• Applicants whose current IELTS scores are 6.5 can complete the English Boost program.
• Students may contact WELC for a free assessment of English fluency and a determination of the length of any recommended program.
• Applicants are responsible for the costs of this program.

Applicants who are required to present evidence of proficiency in English must make their own arrangements to complete one of the above tests or programs and to have the official results sent directly to SGPS by the testing agency.