In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies
requirements, the Faculty of Nursing requires:
a) Applicants to have at least three years of healthcare or related organization experience in a mid-level to senior leadership role.
b) A Master’s Degree in Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing or related fields, or an equivalent from a recognized institution. A grade point average equivalent to 3.00 or better (on the University of Calgary 4.0 system) is required. See
A.1 Qualifications for additional information.
c) For applicants required to provide proof of proficiency in English, submit a minimum TOEFL score of 97 (Internet-based test); IELTS score of 7.0; PTE score of 68; or a CAEL overall score of 70 (no less than 70 on reading and writing sections). This requirement can also be met by completing the
Academic Communication Certificate with a minimum grade of "A-" in writing courses.
d) A current resume/curriculum vitae with examples of the applicant’s written scholarly work such as publications, research reports, course assignments, etc.
e) Two reference letters, one academic and one professional.
f) A two-page personal statement outlining objectives, intent and commitment to the DN program.
g) An interview with the Graduate Admissions and Review Committee.
h) A letter of commitment from the identified supervisor indicating willingness to provide supervision throughout the program of study.
i) Applicants should have successfully completed graduate-level courses in quantitative and qualitative research methods and statistics.
See
website for additional information.