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TableofContents:
Program Overview ... 2
Program Requirements ... 2
Resources for Student Records & Registration ... 2
UBC Student Service Centre (SSC) ... 2
Student Tracking System ... 2
Resources for Academic Advising ... 3
MSN Program Advisor & Coordinator ... 3
Provisional Advisors ... 3
Student Support Office ... 3
General Guidelines for Course Selection ... 4
Types of MSN Course Offerings ... 5
Core Courses. ... 5
Focus Courses. ... 5
Research Courses ... 5
Specialized Domain Courses. ... 5
Practicum Courses (NURS 577) ... 6
Directed Studies (NURS 590) ... 6
MSN Timetables ... 7
Registering for Non‐Nursing Electives: ... 7
Maintaining Registration in NURS 599: MSN Thesis ... 7
Course Planning Examples (Full Program Forecast) ... 7
Course Planning Examples 1. ... 8
Course Planning Example 2 ... 9
Registering for Your First Year ... 10
Course Planning & Registration Beyond Your First Year ... 10
Graduate Tuition Fee Schedules ... 10
Full‐Time & Part Time Student Status ... 11
Appendix A: Student Course Planning Worksheet ... 12
Graduate Students Nursing Association ... 12
Program
Overview
The MSN program is designed to prepare graduates to function as leaders in a range of roles such as education,
advanced practice, policy implementation, health care management, and nursing knowledge development.
The MSN Program is administered and overseen by the School of Nursing; however, all graduate programs are
part of the Faculty of Graduate & Post‐doctoral studies (G+PS) and students are officially admitted into ‐G+PS‐,
and it is G+PS that oversees and approves the progression of students until graduation.
Reference: UBC Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (G+PS) Current Students Home Page
Important Note for Students: Throughout this document, you will notice a series of reference & policy links in
each section. It is imperative that you not only read the content of the handbook, but also review the links,
references, and policies cited throughout. It is not possible for us to reiterate much of the important information
you need to know to successfully complete your program in this short document, and we look to your thoughtful
and thorough reading and investigation to provide you with the supplemental knowledge you need.
Program
Requirements
The program provides a basis for leadership in professional nursing practice and also creates a foundation for
doctoral studies. Students complete a total of 33 credits, comprising core, focus, and elective courses. In
addition to course work, students complete a thesis (Nursing 599, 6 credits) or a Scholarly Practice Advancement
Research project (SPAR) (Nursing 595, 3 credits) as their final project. Both completion projects will be
completed under the guidance of a supervisor, who is a faculty member, and students must register for one of
the two projects from their first term onwards, yet shifting from one to the other is possible.
Reference: UBC Academic Calendar Master of Science in Nursing
Resources
for
Student
Records
&
Registration
Campus Wide Login (CWL) is a single username and password that allows you to access many online services at
UBC, including the Student Service Centre.
UBC Student Service Centre (SSC)
The UBC Student Service Centre (SSC) is a one‐stop shop for students at UBC to access registration, fees and
financial summaries, transcripts, university records, transcripts, proof of enrolment, scholarships, awards, and so
much more.
The UBC SSC information is securely and confidentially linked to the School of Nursing Student Tracking System
which allows for seamless records management for graduate students.
Student Tracking System
The School of Nursing utilizes the Student Tracking System (STS) as a secure and confidential records
management system for students in our Graduate Programs.
This system allows students to self‐manage their progression through the various milestones of the MSN
program.
Once students have signed up for their Campus Wide Login (CWL) and are eligible for registering in the MSN
Program (generally mid‐June for September Program start), they can explore this system to become familiar
Please Note: The School of Nursing uses the Student Tracking System (STS) to record your progression. This tool allows us to keep secure and confidential records for your progress, and it allows us to verify
the accuracy of requests before they are submitted to G+PS. This system is unique to the School of Nursing.
Please ensure all requests are entered into STS first, and then the Student Support Office will manage the
process of filling out forms, gathering signatures, and supplemental document. Please do not complete forms
prior to entering the request on STS.
Resources
for
Academic
Advising
MSN Program Advisor & Coordinator
The MSN Program Coordinator is a resource for all MSN students. This faculty member oversees curriculum
development, student progression, and policies relating to the MSN Program.
Program Advisor & Coordinator Faculty Profile: Dr. Geertje Boschma (geertje.boschma@nursing.ubc.ca)
Supervisors and Provisional Advisors
All students are assigned a Provisional Advisor upon admission to the program and enrollment in Nursing 599 or
Nursing 595. The Provisional Advisor serves to provide guidance to MSN students who have not yet identified a
supervisor for their thesis or SPAR project, but who do need initial guidance to get started on their thesis work.
Once students are ready to decide more firmly on a topic they may identify a supervisor. Typically students
connect with supervisors after first or second term.
Link: List of eligible supervisors for MSN Students
The provisional advisor does not need to be expert in the particular area of interest of the student but provides
general guidance to engage the student in the initial work towards their thesis or SPAR.
In May students receive an e‐mail with the name of their provisional advisor. Even though advisor approval is not required for course registration, we recommend they contact their advisor to discuss their study plan. Once they have registered for courses, the name of your provisional advisor also can be located by following the steps below:
Login to STS View Student Tab Summary MSN Program Heading Provisional Advisor Name
Student Support Office (T248 in School of Nursing)
The MSN Program Advisor & Coordinator, as well as provisional advisors and supervisors, are available for
academic advising for all MSN Students.
For non‐academic advising, guidance navigating UBC and the School of Nursing, MSN Students are encouraged
to contact the Student Support Office for assistance.
The Student Support Office (SSO) is located in T248 in the UBC School of Nursing (Koerner Pavilion, UBC
Hospital). It is open regular School of Nursing business hours (8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday).
The Graduate Support Team in the SSO is also reachable via email student.services@nursing.ubc.ca.
General
Guidelines
for
Course
Selection
The MSN Program provides flexibility for students to set up a course planning trajectory for a total of 33
credits that aligns with their professional and research interests. They may choose courses beyond 33 credits
and they may choose electives outside of nursing (with approval of the Program Coordinator). There are a
number of possible foci that provide the foundation for the MSN Program such as Research, Education,
Leadership, Policy and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). Yet, you can choose courses flexibly between streams and
you do not need to declare a particular stream or focus.
In this guide, we have provided you with examples of course planning trajectories based on possible course
sequences centered on the foci referenced above. However, each student can customize their own course
planning trajectory based on interest, scheduling preferences and preparation for the final project (Thesis or
SPAR).
Important Note: Students should regard the examples as practical suggestions – they are by no means limited to
a sequence of courses within a particular stream but can choose across streams.
Typically core courses are offered twice a year and are required. School of Nursing elective courses are offered
once a year, including the focus courses.
It is strongly suggested that students review the information in this guide, explore the course planning trajectory
examples, and plan a sequence of courses taking guidance and direction from their provisional advisor or
supervisor.
In general MSN students are normally required to:
Complete five required core courses within the first year of the program
Complete at least one focus course based on their area of interest
Use a combination of focus and specialized domain courses to complement their core courses
In consultation with their supervisor select research methods and data analysis courses in line with
their research project (Thesis or SPAR)
In consultation with the supervisor and the Program Coordinator select non‐nursing electives (optional)
Maintain registration in NURS 599 – MSN Thesis or NURS 595 SPAR throughout their program
Types
of
MSN
Course
Offerings
The UBC Academic Calendar has a list of all NURS Courses. This list includes course numbers and
descriptions of any course that is currently approved by the UBC Vancouver Academic Senate – the regulatory
body of the university. Use this list to explore potential course offerings, but keep in mind that not all courses
are offered all semesters. The course offering for each term are listed in the Timetable for each term: See below.
Reference: All NURS Courses: School of Nursing, Faculty of Applied Science
Reference: Abbreviated Course Descriptions for MSN Courses
MSN Courses can generally be classified into six types, as described below:
1. Core Courses (required) are offered twice from September – August (either in the Fall & Spring, Fall &
Summer, or Spring & Summer). The core courses below are required for all MSN students.
NURS 502 (3 credits) Ethics & Politics of Nursing
NURS 505 (3 credits) Statistical Literacy in Nursing
NURS 504 (3 credits) Research & Evidence Based Practice
NURS 511 (3 credits) Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice
NURS 552 (3 credits) Methods in Nursing Science (Corequisite: NURS 511, Recommended NURS 505)
2. Focus Courses are only offered once from September – August.
NURS 512 (3 credits) Leadership in Nursing
NURS 520 (3 credits) Administrative Leadership in Nursing (Corequisite: NURS 511)
NURS 530 (3 credits) Advanced Practice in Nursing (Corequisite: NURS 511)
NURS 540 (3 credits) Educational Processes in Nursing (Corequisite: NURS 511)
NURS 541 (3 credits) Clinical Nursing Education (Prerequisite: NURS 540, Corequisite: NURS 511)
NURS 560 (3 credits) Politics of Health Policy (Corequisite: NURS 511)
Normally one focus course is taken within the first year of entering the MSN Program, but students can take
more than one. They provide the foundation for the professional and research focus of the student. They are
complements to the required courses based on a student’s area of professional or research interest. As these
courses are only offered once a year, students are encouraged to discuss these with their Provisional Advisor for
incorporation into their course planning trajectory.
3. Additional Research Courses are also offered once from September – August: One of these is required for
students enrolled in Nursing 599. They are optional for students enrolled in Nursing 595.
NURS 548 (3 credits) Qualitative Methods & Analysis
NURS 549 (3 credits) Quantitative Research Methods and Analytic Strategies in Nursing and Health
Sciences
MSN Students normally select which research courses to enroll in based on the data collection and analysis
method for their thesis project. If other methods than these listed are required students may request to take
those to fill the requirement (with approval of the MSN Program Coordinator and Supervisor).
4. Specialized Domain Courses are elective nursing courses offered based on a rotating schedule. Not all
specialized domain courses are offered every year, but typically each term one or two domain courses are
offered.
NURS 586 A – H (3 credits each) Specialized Domains in Nursing (see complete course list for details).
Includes courses on Nursing History Inquiry, Child Development, Informatics, etc…
5. Practicum Courses (NURS 577) can be completed in particular focus areas. This course allows the
student to set up an individualized learning plan with a preceptor under the supervision of a faculty
member. Currently, practicum opportunities are common in Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) roles
(prerequisite is NURS 530) and Nursing Education (prerequisite is NURS 540).
6. Non‐nursing electives at UBC or electives outside of UBC: Students are encouraged to consider taking a non‐nursing elective (either 500 level or IHHS 400 level), yet this is optional. Students also can take 500
level courses in other universities in Western Canada based on the Western Deans' Agreement policy
(see: below, item 9).
When a student registers for a non‐nursing course through the UBC SSC, the Student Tracking System (STS)
sends a notification to the Program Coordinator and the student asking the Program Coordinator to approve
this course. Once the program coordinator approves the course on the Student Tracking System (STS), both
Program Coordinator and student receive notification. Permission is not required prior to registering;
however, we recommend registering for non‐nursing electives early to ensure time for the approval process.
7. Directed Studies (NURS 590) are individualized plans of study set between a student and faculty member
based on a directed study contract which can be requested for in STS. MSN Students are normally eligible
for directed study once they have completed the required course work for the MSN program. Preparation of
the Thesis or SPAR project can be done as part of NURS 599 or 595 credits and does not need to take the
form of a Directed Study.
Tips & Tricks: Directed Study Requests are initiated by the student in the Student Tracking System (STS). Before initiating such a request a student first has to arrange (and write up) a directed study plan with a
faculty member. Approval has to be obtained from the MSN Program Coordinator.
To request directed study course registration follows the steps below:
Login to STS Click on “Courses” in right hand menu Click on “Study Course Registration Request”
8. Registering for Courses at Other Universities under the Western Deans Agreement (WDA):
All non‐nursing electives and WDA courses must be approved by the Program Coordinator, which occurs
through STS.
Reference: UBC Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (G+PS) Policy on Transfer Credits & WDA
How to register for courses at WDA institutions:
Select the appropriate course, contact the institution offering the course & obtain a syllabus
Login to STS View Student Tab Courses Select “Request transfer credit” Fill in
appropriate information & submit request
Once the MSN Program Coordinator has approved the request on STS, the Student Support Office
will complete the WDA Request paperwork with the student & submit to G+PS
G+PS must request the registration from the institution offering the course to ensure the student is
not charged additional tuition fees, and the credits are approved to be transferred back to UBC.
Once G+PS has completed the registration, they will directly notify the student.
Once the student has completed the course they are required to order 2 copies of their official
transcripts from the institution offering the course to the following departments:
o One copy to G+PS: Attn: NURS SAS Clerk, 170-6371 Crescent Road, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T
o A second copy to SoN SSO: Attn: SSO Grad Admin Assistant, T248, 2211 Wesbrook
Mall, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 2B5
Once the transcripts have been processed by G+PS, they will email the student directly, and add the
transfer credits to the students UBC Academic Record
An important note on timelines:
Requesting to take a course via WDA: We request that students place their initial STS “Request for Transfer Credits” at least 2 months prior to the start of the course. WDA Approval by G+PS usually takes 4 – 6 weeks
minimum. Making the request 2 months in advance gives the MSN Program Coordinator adequate time to
review the request, and the SSO adequate time to complete the approporiate paper work.
Having Transfer Credits Approved by G+PS: In general it takes 4 – 8 weeks from the time of receipt of official
transcripts at G+PS to have transfer credits approved & added to the students UBC Academic Record. Please be
mindful of this when nearing graduation.
MSN
Timetables
Current MSN Timetables which list the courses offered each semester are available on the School of Nursing
Website:
Current Students MSN Program (Left hand side menu) Timetables
Normally, timetables are available one academic session ahead:
Summer Session (May – August) is usually available in January
Winter Session (September ‐ April) is usually available in April
Maintaining Registration in NURS 599 MSN Thesis and NURS 595 SPAR
Normally, students enroll in NURS 599 or NURS 595 from the beginning of their program. Full concentration on
their project normally begins after having completed their five required courses, yet planning for it can start
earlier. Registration in NURS 599 or 595 must be maintained every semester they are enrolled in the program.
Normally students will not be permitted to switch between the SPAR project and Thesis after the proposal for
either project has been approved. Once registered for NURS 599 or 595, students must maintain that
registration until the project is completed and approved by their committee.
Reference: UBC School of Nursing Guidelines for NURS 599: MSN Thesis
Reference: UBC School of Nursing Guidelines for NURS 595: MSN SPAR
Course
Planning
Examples
(Full
Program
Forecast)
These Course Planning Examples are provided to help you conceptualize how to complete your MSN program
within two years (24 months). These are not intended as prescriptive templates.
Please be reminded, as outlined above, that students do not need to declare a focus, yet it is important to keep
the sequence of course offerings in mind. Students are free to create their own study plans with their
Provisional Advisor, and later Thesis Supervisor.
Course Planning Examples 1 ‐ 2 courses per term and completion of 33 credits within 24 months (Sep
Year 1– Aug Year 2). NB ‐ you do not need to declare a stream ‐ courses can be taken across streams
Research Focus Education Focus Leadership Focus CNS Focus Policy Focus
Term 1 (Sept ‐ Dec Year 1)
NURS 511 NURS 511 or 505 NURS 505 NURS 505 NURS 505
NURS 505 NURS 540 NURS 520 NURS 506 (optional) NURS 511
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR) Term 2 (Jan ‐ Apr Year 1)
NURS 552 NURS 511 or NURS
552 NURS 511 NURS 511
NURS 552
NURS 502 or NURS
548 NURS 505 NURS 502 or NURS 512 NURS 530
NURS 502
(recommended
before NURS 560)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis) NURS
595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis) NURS
595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis) NURS
595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR) Term 3 (May ‐ Aug Year 1)
NURS 504 or NURS
502 NURS 502
Elective or Specialized
Domain course
NURS 577 (CNS
Practicum)
NURS 560
NURS 599 (Thesis) NURS
595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis) NURS
595 (SPAR) NURS 504 or 502 NURS 502
NURS 504
NURS 599 (Thesis) NURS
595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis) NURS
595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR) Term 4 (Sept ‐ Dec Year 2)
NURS 549 NURS 552 or 504 NURS 552 NURS 552 NURS 552
NURS 504 or
586*(Specialized
Domain Course) or
elective
NURS 577 (Education
Practicum)
NURS 586*(Specialized
Domain Course) or
elective
NURS 504
NURS
586*(Specialized
Domain Course) or
elective
NURS 599 (Thesis) NURS
595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis) NURS
595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis) NURS
595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis) NURS
595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR) Term 5 (Jan ‐ Apr Year 2)
NURS 548 or elective NURS 502 or NURS
541 NURS 512 or NURS 502
Non‐Nursing Elective
(e.g. SPPH 513)
NURS 530
Non‐Nursing Elective
(e.g. SPPH 510)
Non‐Nursing Elective
(e.g. Education
course)
NURS 586*(Specialized
Domain Course) or
elective
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
Research course
or elective
NURS 599 (Thesis) NURS
595 (SPAR) NURS 599 (Thesis) NURS
595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis) NURS
595 (SPAR)
NURS 586*(Specialized
Domain Course) or
elective
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
Term 6 (May ‐ Aug Year 2)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis) NURS
595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
Optional elective
Optional elective Optional elective
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
Graduate in November Year 2
Course Planning Example 2 ‐ 3 courses per term and completion of 33 credits within 20 months (Sep
Year 1– Apr Year 2). NB ‐ you do not need to declare a stream ‐ courses can be taken across streams
Research Focus/Track Education Focus Leadership Focus CNS/Policy Focus
Term 1 (Sept ‐ Dec Year 1)
NURS 511 NURS 511 NURS 511 NURS 511
NURS 505 NURS 505 NURS 505 NURS 505
NURS 549 NURS 540 NURS 520 or 504 NURS 506 or 504
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
Term 2 (Jan ‐ Apr Year 1)
NURS 552 NURS 552 NURS 552 NURS 552
NURS 502 or 504 NURS 504 NURS 512 NURS 530
NURS 512 or NURS 548 NURS 502 NURS 502 NURS 502
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
Term 3 (May ‐ Aug Year 1)
NURS 586*(Specialized
Domain Course) or
elective
NURS 504 or 502
NURS 586*(Specialized
Domain Course) or
elective
NURS 504 or 560
NURS 504 or 502 NURS 541 NURS 504
NURS 577 (CNS
Practicum) or Nursing
or Non‐Nursing Elective
(e.g. SPPH 515)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
Term 4 (Sept ‐ Dec Year 2)
Non‐Nursing Elective
(e.g. SPPH 510)
NURS 577 (Education
Practicum) or Non‐
Nursing Elective in
Education (e.g. EDST
503)
NURS 520 or 504
NURS 577 (CNS
Practicum) or Non‐
Nursing Elective (e.g.
SPPH 515)
Elective (optional) Elective (optional) Elective (optional) Elective (optional)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
Term 5 (Jan ‐ Apr of Year 2)
Elective (optional) Elective (optional) Elective (optional) Elective (optional)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
NURS 599 (Thesis)
NURS 595 (SPAR)
Graduate in May of Year 2
Registering
for
Your
First
Year
In your first year of the MSN program, it is important for you to complete the following two (2)
foundational core courses in either Winter 1 or Winter 2:
NURS 505 (3 credits) Statistical Literacy in Nursing
NURS 511 (3 credits) Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice
In additional to these core courses, students typically also register in one of the following focus courses:
NURS 520* (3 credits) Administrative Leadership in Nursing (Corequisite: NURS 511)
NURS 530* (3 credits) Advanced Practice in Nursing (Corequisite: NURS 511)
NURS 540* (3 credits) Educational Processes in Nursing (Corequisite: NURS 511)
NURS 512* (3 credits) Nursing leadership (Corequisite NURS 511)
* Tips & Tricks: Remember, these courses are only offered once in an academic year.
Course
Planning
&
Registration
Beyond
Winter
terms
1
and
2:
Course planning after the first two semesters normally occurs when students meet with their Provisional Advisor
or Supervisor once a semester to discuss their MSN Progress Report.
Reference: MSN Term Progress Reports – Instructions for Students & Faculty
In Appendix A: there is a sample course planning template from the MSN Term Progress Report. This tool is
helpful as you begin to plan your program forecast with your provisional advisor.
Get
involved:
Graduate
Student
Nurses
Association
(GSNA):
The GSNA is the official departmental organization representing the collective interests of graduate students in
the School of Nursing. The GSNA executive is elected by the student body and may be comprised of MSN, MN
and PhD students.
GSNA Blog: http://blogs.ubc.ca/gsna/ Contact the GSNA: gsna@nursing.ubc.ca
Awards
&
Financial
Aid
Information
for
Graduate
Students:
As UBC Students, students in the School of Nursing have access to a wealth of resources with regards to student
awards and financial aid. If you have questions about your tuition, your student account, or information on
funding and awards opportunities for all students (graduate and undergraduate) please contact the Enrolment
Services Professionals at Brock Hall.
Reference: How to Contact Enrolment Services at Brock Hall
Reference: School of Nursing Website – Graduate Student Financial Resources
School of Nursing Website – Graduate Awards, Scholarships & Competitions School of Nursing Website – Emergency Financial Assistance
Graduate
Tuition
Fee
Schedules
Every student enrolled in a master's program is required to maintain continuous registration by paying
tuition installments according to Schedules A or B, plus authorized student fees. Tuition installments are based
on total program cost for the projected length of the program, and not based on credits per term. Fees,
including tuition, program, course, special, and student society fees, are approved by the Board of Governors
following consultation with students and are subject to change. The fees in the chart below are for the 2012/2013
academic year and are used as an example of fee schedules. For accurate and up‐to‐date fees use the reference link below to the UBC Academic Calendar.
Program Instalments per year
Minimum # of instalments
Domestic (per instalment)
International (per instalment)
Full-time (Schedule
A) 3 3 $1,478.71 $2,597.84
Part-time
(Schedule B) 3 9 $845.12 $1,493.76
On-leave fee1
3 N/A $107.17 $323.10
Continuing fee2
3 N/A $675.57 $2,597.84
Extension fee3 3 N/A $948.86 $2,597.84
1
All master's programs have a fee assessed for each term in which On-leave status is taken.
2
If a degree program is not completed by a set number of instalments or a minimum program fee, the assessments will then switch to a Continuing fee. The Schedule A Continuing fee is assessed after instalment 6. The Schedule B Continuing fee is assessed after instalment 9.
3
If a master's degree is not awarded within a period of five years from the initial registration, a student may be granted an extension with permission from the Faculty of Graduate Studies, but will be charged additional fees.
Reference: UBC Academic Calendar – Research Based Master’s Program Graduate Tuition Fees
UBC Faculty of Graduate Studies – Graduate Tuition Fees
Full
‐
Time
&
Part
Time
Student
Status
At UBC Student Status is separate from the pace at which a student chooses to pursue their studies.
Master's students are normally considered Full‐time Status and are assessed tuition fees according to Schedule
A. Schedule A (Full‐Time Status) students are eligible for graduate scholarships and fellowships. Normally,
teaching assistantships (TAs) and research assistantships (RAs) are limited to full‐time students.
MSN Students assessed fees according to Schedule A can choose to pursue studies at a full‐time or part‐time
pace. Students wishing to purse their studies at a part‐time pace are not required to switch to Schedule B (Part –
Time Status).
MSN Program Full time Pace = 2 – 3 courses / term + thesis or SPAR(NURS 599 or NURS 595)*
MSN Program Part time Pace = 1 – 2 courses / term + thesis or SPAR (NURS 599 or NURS 595*
*Reduced course (only 1 course / term) is available with Program Coordinator Approval
Schedule B (Part‐Time Status) fee assessment has several disadvantages for the student which include:
not eligible to receive interest‐free status government loans, University fellowships or scholarships;
not eligible for teaching assistantships, research assistantships, student housing, or assigned desk
space at the University; and
The five‐year maximum time allowed for the Master’s program also applies to Schedule B students.
All MSN Students requesting to switch from Schedule A to Schedule B assessments must do so in consultation
with, and with approval from, the MSN Program Advisor & Coordinator.
Appendix
A:
Student
Course
Planning
Worksheet
Student Course Planning Worksheet
takeSemester this course: I plan to Completed(Y/N) SemesterCompletedRequired Core Courses
NURS 502 (3 credits) Ethics and Politics of Nursing
NURS 505 (3 credits) Statistical Literacy in Nursing
NURS 511 (3 credits) Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice
NURS 552 (3 credits) Methods in Nursing Science
Registration in NURS 599 or NURS 595: is required for every semester enrolled in the MSN Program
Additional Courses – Students may select from all research, focus, and specialized domain courses based on their individual study plan – the selection
should support the goals of your study plan; selection will be made in consultation with your provisional advisor or supervisor
Research Courses:
NURS 504 (3 credits) Research and Evidence Based Practice
NURS 548 (3 credits) Qualitative Research Methods
NURS 549 (3 credits) Quantitative Research Methods
Focus Courses:
NURS 512(3 credits) Leadership in Nursing
NURS 520 (3 credits) Admin Leadership
N540(3 credits) Educational Processes
N541(3 credits) Clinical Nursing Education
N506 (3 credits) Health Promotion
N530 (3 credits) Advanced Clinical Practice
N560 (3 credits) Health Policy
Specialized Domain Courses (these courses are offered on a rotating bases, usually once every two years)
NURS 586A – History of Nursing and Health Care
NURS 586B – Curriculum Development in Nursing
NURS 586C – Healthy Infant and Child Development
NURS 586M – Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Adolescent Health
NURS 586V – Violence in families: Advanced understanding and
responses (cross‐listed with SOWK570E)
NURS 586L – Informatics (New)
Directed Studies
N590 (3‐6 credits) Directed Studies in Nursing
Practicum Courses
NURS 577A (3 credits) Graduate Practicum in Nursing (CNS)
NURS 577B (3 credits) Graduate Practicum in Nursing (Education)
Elective Courses (Needs Approval)
