PGDip in Nursing (GDip)

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #174 =

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PGDip in Nursing (GDip) at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada is a postgraduate diploma in Nursing programme. The programme runs for 1 year.

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Degree: Postgraduate Diploma

Field: Nursing

Duration: 1 year

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: gs.mcmaster.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Diploma prepares registered nurses who are specialists in primary health care to provide accessible, comprehensive, and effective care. Delivered as a course-based, full-time program, it normally takes one year to complete. Admission requires a completed master's degree in nursing with a McMaster B+ average or equivalent, and applicants must have worked full-time as a registered nurse for two years. The diploma is part of McMaster University's School of Nursing, which also offers MSc and PhD Nursing pathways for registered nurses pursuing leadership, education, research, and policy roles. The school's broader research areas include illness prevention and management, health equity and disparity, and health-system integration and innovation, and students draw on its educational, research, and clinical resources.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: A completed master's degree in nursing with a McMaster B+ average (or equivalent); applicants must have worked full-time as a registered nurse for two years.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About McMaster University

“All things cohere in Christ”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1887

Students: 37,592

QS rank: #174 =

Programs: 167

Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in Nursing (GDip) award?

McMaster University awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Nursing on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in Nursing (GDip) take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

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