While in the program, students will have opportunities to develop leadership capacity by exploring issues and challenges within health and health care. Opportunities for teaching and research assistantships are available for full-time students located in Fredericton, Saint John and Moncton. Students enrolled in the thesis stream have been successful in securing funding to support their studies from external funding agencies such as the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation, Canadian Nurses Foundation and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Research areas: Chronic Illness, Health in LGBT Communities, Communicable Diseases (HIV), Violence and healthy living in the aftermath of abuse, Parenting and children’s health, Aboriginal health and wellness, Living with eating disorders, Cancer survivorship, Healthy Aging.

Normally, a BN or BScN with courses in undergraduate statistics and nursing research. A grade of at least a B is generally required for these courses. Normally, a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 or B+ level. Registration or eligibility for registration as a registered nurse in the province of New Brunswick (Nurses Association of New Brunswick). Must be registered by September of year the student begins. International applicants should consult the Registered Nurses Association of New Brunswick information on Internationally Educated Applicants. Three references – one referee should be able to describe the applicant as a learner or provide an academic reference. A written statement of the applicant’s professional interests and career goals. Applicants should indicate any ongoing competing demands on their time and the modifications they propose to make to integrate the extensive time commitment needed to complete program requirements (course work, practica, and thesis research/project). A completed application form.