Master of Nursing – Generalist

The Master of Nursing – Generalist at Athabasca University is a 33-credit online program, with a minimum of 18 credits completed through Athabasca University, delivered as grouped study with defined start and end dates. Students may follow a course-based or a thesis-based route, and the course-based route includes a teaching focus option. The curriculum combines core nursing courses with electives and specialization options, and the program admits three times a year, in September, January, and May, with up to seven years allowed for completion. It is designed for registered nurses who already hold a four-year baccalaureate degree and are seeking to develop leadership and research skills relevant to future health-care settings. Applicants have access to academic advising and a credit-transfer evaluation process during admission. The generalist stream suits nurses aiming to broaden their clinical and organizational leadership capacity rather than specialize in a single practice area, and the optional teaching focus is aimed at those considering a move into nursing education roles. Delivery is fully online, allowing working nurses to continue in clinical practice while completing graduate study.