Offered by Université du Québec en Outaouais in Gatineau, Canada, MA/MS in Nursing (Specialized Nurse Practitioner – Mental Health) is a master's degree in Nursing programme. The programme runs for 3 semesters.
Also offered as: Postgraduate Diploma
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Nursing
Duration: 3 semesters
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This 45-credit professional master's program trains registered nurses as specialized nurse practitioners in mental health, leading to a Maîtrise ès sciences. Building on the graduate diploma (DESS) in the same specialization, it combines advanced nursing practice with delegated medical activities aimed at supporting the recovery and health of people living with mental disorders, across levels of care ranging from prevention to complex case management. The curriculum develops advanced assessment, clinical decision-making, and intervention skills specific to mental health nursing practice. Admission requires prior completion of the related graduate diploma and a minimum of 3,360 hours of relevant clinical nursing practice within the preceding six years. The program is offered on a full-time basis at UQO's Gatineau and Saint-Jérôme campuses, with admission in the fall term.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Applicants must have completed the Diplôme d'études supérieures spécialisées (DESS) in nursing, mental health nurse practitioner profile, with a minimum average of 3.0 out of 4.3. Candidates must be registered nurses holding an active practising licence from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ) and must have completed a minimum of 3,360 hours of clinical practice in mental health nursing within the previous six years. Proof of French proficiency, such as a Test de français international (TFI) score of at least 750 out of 990, is required.
