Nursing University of Northern British Columbia

Overview

The Nursing programme at the University of Northern British Columbia is designed to prepare registered nurses for advanced practice, leadership, and research roles. This comprehensive graduate offering focuses on the unique challenges of delivering high-quality healthcare within rural and northern community settings.

Students can choose from distinct pathways including the Nurse Practitioner stream or the Master of Science in Nursing with a Thesis or Project focus. The Nurse Practitioner option emphasises autonomous primary care, diagnostic reasoning, and pharmacological management for patients across all life stages. Meanwhile, the academic streams focus on interprofessional collaboration, evidence-based practice, and clinical specialisation.

Why Nursing at the University of Northern British Columbia?

The institution is recognised for its specific expertise in rural and northern health, providing students with specialised skills relevant to under-served populations. Facilities include modern labs and access to a wide network of clinical placement sites arranged by the School of Nursing. The faculty consists of experienced practitioners and researchers dedicated to fostering nursing excellence.

Teaching features a strong emphasis on the healing and well-being of Indigenous Peoples, ensuring graduates are culturally safe and responsive practitioners. The university maintains rigorous professional standards in alignment with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives. This ensures that every graduate is prepared to act as a change agent and role model in the healthcare sector.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 3363 per semester
• National fee: CAD 2402 per semester

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Pathophysiology
• Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
• Healing and Well-being of Indigenous Peoples
• Pharmacological Management and Therapeutic Interventions
• Developing Nursing Knowledge
• Appraising and Synthesizing Evidence for Practice
• Nurse Practitioner Professional Practice
• Health Program Planning, Community Development and Evaluation
• Leadership in Health Care and Practice
• Research Approaches for Nursing and Health
• Quantitative Research in Nursing and Health
• Practicum: Integrating Primary Health Care
• Nurse Practitioner Internship
• Nurse Practitioner Project
• Thesis
• MScN Project

Careers with Nursing

Graduates are equipped to pursue diverse high-level roles such as autonomous Nurse Practitioners in primary care settings. The programme also prepares individuals for careers as clinical nurse specialists, healthcare administrators, and professional educators. Many alumni find success as researchers or policy consultants within government and private health organisations.