Thesis-based

• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English
• A bachelor's degree in Nursing, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
• A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
• Current registration as a registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse from any country
• The equivalent of three credit units in each of Statistics and Research Methods at the undergraduate level

Course-Based - Professional Practice

• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English
• A bachelor's degree in Nursing, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
• A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
• Current registration as a registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse from any country
• The equivalent of three credit units in each of Statistics and Research Methods at the undergraduate level

• Current registration as a nurse or psychiatric nurse.
• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English
• Master’s degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant academic discipline
• Previous research experience, through completion of a thesis or other research experience
• A cumulative weighted average of at least a 80% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. coursework required in master’s program)
• Have completed at least one course in each of statistics, research methods, and nursing theory

With the recommendation of the unit, direct entry PhD admission is available to exceptionally strong students, who show great promise in terms of academic accomplishments and potential for research.

• a bachelor's degree in Nursing from a Canadian college or university.
• Proof of Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure in a Canadian Jurisdiction; applicants must submit a copy of their RN licensure (in good standing) from a Canadian nursing regulatory body.
• a cumulative weighted average of 65% or higher (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of post-secondary study (i.e. 60 credits). Applicants are required to submit transcripts from all post-secondary education programs where they have completed course work.
• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
• the equivalent of three credit units in each of: health/physical assessment, pharmacology, and physiology at the undergraduate level.
• Letter of recommendation: Letters of recommendation: (1) from your supervisor, (1) clinical recommendation and (1) academic reference must be submitted. If less than three letters of recommendation are submitted, your application will not be accepted.

Preliminary Statement of Marks

• Once you have submitted your application for admission and paid the application fee, you will be required to upload unofficial PDF copies of your academic transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended. This requirement will appear as Preliminary Statement of Marks or Additional Prelim. Statement under admission requirements on your Application Summary when you check your application status.
• The uploaded transcript can be an unofficial copy of the transcript issued by the university or college, and must include a grading key/legend.
• All pages of a transcript must be uploaded as a single PDF document.
• Uploaded transcripts will be considered unofficial or preliminary. Official copies of your transcripts will be required only for applicants offered admission. This requirement will appear as Post-secondary Transcript under admission requirements on your Application Summary when you check your application status.

Uploading documents

Post-secondary Transcripts

If you receive an offer of admission, you will then be required to have your official post-secondary transcripts sent (by mail in a sealed envelope directly from the institution) to the address below. Please do not send official documents until we request them.

College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Room 116 Thorvaldson Building, 110 Science Place 
Saskatoon, SK CANADA S7N 5C9

• Transcripts usually indicate the institution’s name, grading scheme (typically on back of transcript), your name, course names, numbers, credits, and the grades you have received. Depending on the country or institution, some features may not be available.
• Transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified translation.
• If you are a current University of Saskatchewan student completing your undergraduate program then a letter of completion of degree requirements will be required from your college.

Proof of English language proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.

For students who are required to provide proof of English proficiency:

• It is your responsibility to have completed an official and approved test with the appropriate score before the application deadline.
• Tests are valid for 24 months after the testing date and must be valid at the beginning of the student's first term of registration in the graduate program.
• Applicants will be required to upload a PDF copy of any required language test score. Uploaded test scores will be considered unofficial or preliminary.

Uploading documents

If you receive an Offer of Admission you may be required to have your official language test scores sent to the address below. Please do not send official documents until we request them.

College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Room 116 Thorvaldson Building - 110 Science Place
Saskatoon, SK CANADA S7N 5C9

Proof of Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure

You must submit a copy of your RN licensure (in good standing) from a nursing regulatory body.

Please note, the Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure submitted as part of an application must be able to be verified by the College of Nursing. If the College of Nursing is unable to verify your RN license through the application review process, your application will not be considered for admission.

Statement/letter of intent

Please submit a statement/letter of intent, no more than three pages in length.

The goal of this statement/letter of intent is to give you an opportunity to submit a sample of your writing in order to help us to better understand your interests, past experiences, and ability to critically analyze an issue or area of research in nursing. The statement/letter of intent must use APA style formatting, citations and reference list at the end of your document (not included in the word count).

Outline:

1. How will completing this specific Master of Nursing degree at the University of Saskatchewan advance your career goals? Why have you chosen to further your education in the College of Nursing at the University of Saskatchewan?
2. What has been your experience in nursing practice, research and/or teaching thus far?
3. Please include any publications, conference presentations, Research Assistant positions, leadership in Nursing organizations and Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing specialty certificates you currently have.
4. What is an issue in nursing practice, or an area of research you are interested in learning more about? (please cite a minimum of five scholarly references)

Please note, applicants are expected to create and submit their own original statement of intent. Applicants are not permitted to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) text generators (such as ChatGPT) for the statement of intent.

Submitting a published multi-authored article will not be accepted.

Letters of recommendation

Three letters of recommendation from academic referees should be provided by members of the faculty from the institution that you completed your Bachelor of Science in Nursing or master's degree. Be sure to contact faculty members who have taught you in theory courses and can attest to your ability to do well in a master's program. In some cases, two academic referees and one clinical referee will be accepted. If less than two academic letters of recommendation are submitted, your application will not be considered for admission.

Proof of Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure

You must submit a copy of your RN licensure (in good standing) from a nursing regulatory body.

Please note, the Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure submitted as part of an application must be able to be verified by the College of Nursing. If the College of Nursing is unable to verify your RN license through the application review process, your application will not be considered for admission.

Curriculum vitae or resume

Writing Sample

Submit a proposal about your research area of interest. Please follow the following format:

• Cover page
• Proposal (maximum four pages double-spaced).

Organize your material under the following headings:

• Background
• Research question
• Methodology
  • Sample and setting
  • Data collection
  • Ethical considerations
  • Analysis
• Relevance
• Knowledge Translation
• Reference list of cited, relevant, supporting literature.

Proposal must follow APA format. 

The admissions committee is looking for the proposal to be at a grade level of 75% or above according to the literal descriptors.

Letters of recommendation

Three letters of recommendation from academic referees should be provided by members of the faculty from the institution that you completed your Bachelor of Science in Nursing or master's degree. Be sure to contact faculty members who have taught you in theory courses and can attest to your ability to do well in a PhD program. In some cases, two letters of recommendation from academic referees and one clinical recommendation will be accepted. If less than two letters of recommendation from academic referees are submitted, your application will not be considered for admission.

Additional requirements

Interview

Applicants may be required to participate in an interview by Skype or other means (in-person is not required).

Proof of Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure

You must submit a copy of your RN licensure (in good standing) from a Canadian nursing regulatory body. If you are registered outside of Saskatchewan, submit a screen shot of your current RN license from your nursing regulatory body.

Please note, the Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure submitted as part of an application must be able to be verified by the College of Nursing. If the College of Nursing is unable to verify your RN license through the application review process, your application will not be considered for admission.

Letters of recommendation

Letters of recommendation: (1) from your supervisor, (1) clinical recommendation and (1) academic reference must be submitted. If less than three letters of recommendation are submitted, your application will not be accepted.