Master of Public Health Nursing
Program Overview
The Master of Public Health Nursing (MPHN) degree is a collaborative program between the College of Nursing and School of Public Health. The program aims to strengthen public health nursing science and expands nurses’ scope of practice to meet population health needs. Students will be prepared as both practitioners and researchers, positioning them to pursue doctoral studies, roles in public health at local, provincial, and national levels, and leadership roles in clinical care settings.
Master of Public Health Nursing students are required to take 21 credit units of course work and a thesis. The program is designed to be completed over 24 months. Information about tuitions and fees can be found on the admissions site.
Please note that it may be difficult to obtain a study permit for a program that is delivered entirely online. If you have any questions about the study permit or Post‑Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility when considering this program, please contact the International Student and Study Abroad Centre (ISSAC).
Program Delivery
The courses are delivered using a combination of live web seminars (synchronous) and online delivery (asynchronous) distance learning within North America. Some courses have the option to attend class in person at the University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon campus. For information regarding technology requirements, visit the graduate program technology requirements page.
A student completing the Master of Public Health Nursing program will be able to:
- Prepare public health nursing professionals for employment in their field of specialization;
- Advance nursing science in public health;
- Engage in interdisciplinary education that addresses local and global concerns now and into the future.
These objectives will be accomplished through collaboration between the College of Nursing and the School of Public Health and by emphasizing high-calibre scholarly activity through personal solid mentorship.
USask Master of Public Health Nursing Program
Funding
Opportunities
Graduate students at USask can receive fundings from a variety of sources to support their studies.
Graduate
Studies Brochure
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Prospective
Student Policies
Policies for graduate applicants to the University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing.