Graduate programs
At the School of Nursing, you’ll learn how to become a leader in your field. Our programs give you the knowledge and experience to make an impact on the health of individuals and communities.
With more than 40 years' experience, we lead the way in delivering graduate nursing education through interactive online distance programs. Explore our graduate programs and find the right path for furthering your education.
Master of Nursing
The Advanced Practice Nursing program offers a choice of 5 streams—each of which earns you a Master of Nursing degree upon completion.
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) and NP Post-Degree streams prepare you with the knowledge, skills and expertise to assess, diagnose and treat common illnesses and conditions for people of all ages.
The Advanced Practice Leadership (APL) stream prepares you for a dual focus in advanced clinical practice and nursing leadership. You'll learn how to work in primary, acute and community care and gain leadership skills that will set you up for career success.
The Nurse Educator stream teaches you the skills to influence nursing practice in both healthcare delivery and academic settings.
The Indigenous Wellness stream is for self-identified First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students who want to engage in Indigenous nursing practice at an advanced level.
UVic-BCIT graduate pathway
Students holding a Bachelor of Nursing degree and a British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Advanced Certificate in Specialty Nursing may receive transfer credit to the UVic MN program.
Qualified applicants will receive 4.5 units of block credit upon admission to the Advanced Practice Leadership or Nurse Educator options to satisfy the elective course requirements.
Other graduate programs
The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program fosters the next generation of scholars to become stewards of the discipline. This program is for self-directed students with a deep knowledge of a particular area of study.
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education is for registered nurses who are looking for a flexible program to develop their knowledge and practical skills. Students will also develop their teaching skills in academic, clinical and community settings.
Non-degree studies
If you are interested in one of our graduate programs, you may apply for non-degree studies. If approved for admission, you can enrol in up to 2 foundational nursing courses before applying to a graduate program.