The deadline to apply is January 15 every year for intake in the Fall semester. Late applications will not be considered.

Applicants to the Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Practitioner option must meet the following criteria:

1. Completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program in Canada, or an equivalent from an institution recognized by the University, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B).
2. Completion of an undergraduate statistics course and research methods course with a minimum grade of B (65%) in both.
3. Completion of a minimum of 3900 clinical hours as a Registered Nurse at the time of application.
4. Applicants must be primary residents of Newfoundland and Labrador and have a practicing nursing license (in good standing) from the CRNNL at the time of application. 
5. Completion of an English Language Proficiency tests, if the medium of instruction of your previous degree was not exclusively in English. Acceptable English Language Proficiency tests can be found in the university calendar.

Application Procedure

Complete the online application and upload the required documents here: https://www.mun.ca/become/graduate/apply-to-memorial/

In addition, the following two supplemental forms must also be uploaded:

1. An employment verification letter with your total hours worked as a Registered Nurse;
2. A Graduate Nursing Form (NP)

The tabs for these items will not appear until AFTER you submit your online application.