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Duration
2 years
Tuition
$10,817
Hamilton
Sep 1-Sep 1
Commitment
Full-Time
Delivery
Classroom
Credential
Degree
Year Founded
1887
Scholarships
no
The Master of Science Course-Based Nurse Practitioner program at McMaster University is designed to prepare registered nurses for advanced practice and licensure in the Extended Class as Nurse Practitioners. This program combines graduate-level coursework in nursing leadership, evidence-based practice, and applied research with specialized clinical training through the Council of Ontario Universities Programs in Nursing (COUPN) Nurse Practitioner curriculum. Students complete a blend of McMaster Graduate Nursing courses and COUPN NP courses that build the theoretical, research, and practical foundation required for advanced nursing roles.
Through a rigorous combination of academic study and hands-on clinical experience in primary care settings, students develop the knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. The program emphasizes leadership in nursing practice, critical evaluation of research, and the integration of evidence into clinical decision-making. Graduates of McMaster’s Master of Science Course-Based Nurse Practitioner program are well-prepared to meet the standards for Extended Class registration and to excel as competent, reflective, and innovative Nurse Practitioners in diverse health care environments.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
What You’ll Learn
- Apply advanced health assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and therapeutic management skills in primary health care settings.
- Integrate evidence-based research and evaluation methods into clinical and leadership practice.
- Demonstrate effective nursing leadership and interprofessional collaboration to improve health outcomes.
- Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care that reflects the ethical and professional standards of Nurse Practitioner practice.
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