At Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Canada, MA/MS in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Specialization is offered as a master's degree in Nursing programme. The programme is delivered in a hybrid format.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Nursing
Delivery: Hybrid
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: lakeheadu.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Nursing (MN), Nurse Practitioner Specialization, at Lakehead University is a coursework program with a clinical placement component that leads to eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse (Extended Class) Nurse Practitioner. The six-credit program uses a blended delivery model, combining face-to-face instruction with technology-enabled synchronous distance education such as Zoom; certain courses require on-campus attendance, and all clinical placements must be completed within Lakehead University's geographic boundary. Full-time students are expected to complete all degree requirements within six terms of continuous registration, with a flexible option extending completion to twelve terms. Admission requires a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or its equivalent with a minimum 70% average, current unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, the equivalent of two years of full-time nursing practice (3,640 hours) within the past five years, and two references, one academic and one clinical.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or its equivalent with a minimum 70% average, current unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and the equivalent of two years of full-time nursing practice (3,640 hours) within the past five years. Two references are required, one academic and one clinical. English language proficiency test results are required of applicants whose first language is not English.
