Please note: due to clinical practice and licensure requirements, International Students are not eligible to apply for the Nurse Practitioner Program unless currently practicing as a registered nurse in Canada.
Eligible applicants are ranked by the NP admissions sub-committee to be selected for an interview based on their letter of intent, letters of reference, work experience, and other professional activities. Applicants are ranked and selected within their chosen delivery method (e.g., blended or on-line).
To be eligible for the Nurse Practitioner program, you must meet the following requirements:
Educational background:
Have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited university.
If you have a degree in another field, you may be considered if you are a registered nurse (RN). You may need to complete up to an additional year of coursework before being admitted. Note: Registered Practical and Registered Psychiatric nurses are not eligible to apply.
Course requirements:
Complete a research methods course or evidence informed practice in health sciences course and an introductory statistics course, each course with a minimum of C+(2.5) grade. Note: a single course that combines topics of research methods and statistics does not sufficiently cover the topics required for admission.
It is recommended that your statistics course be from the last five years and research methods from the last eight years.
For admission, courses must be finished by May 1st with grades submitted by May 15.
Academic performance:
A minimum cumulative adjusted grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.5 scale) in the last 60 credit hours of university-level courses, which must be maintained throughout the program.
Clinical experience:
Have a minimum of 3,600 verified hours (approx. two years of full-time work) clinical practice as an RN, within the past five years. Hours must be completed by the application deadline.
Registration and proof:
Applicants must provide proof of active practicing RN registration in Canada by the application deadline. Successful applicants from outside of Manitoba must provide proof of active practicing registration with the CRNM prior to the beginning of classes. All successful applicants must maintain this registration for the duration of the program.
Letters of Reference:
Provide three current professional letters of reference covering:
- Clinical expertise
- Leadership ability
- Potential for a successful career
- Self-directedness and any areas for improvement
- Capacity for advanced study and research
- English proficiency (if English is not your first language)
- Basis for the general assessment
Language proficiency:
Demonstrate proficiency in English as outlined by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Interview:
Selected eligible applicants are interviewed using the MMI. The MMI is a series of mini-interviews lasting 10 minutes each. The MMI evaluates non-cognitive attributes important for success in the health sciences, such as critical thinking, ethical/moral decision making, self-evaluation, communication, cultural sensitivity, and empathy.
| Term | Interview Dates |
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| Fall 2027 | TBD |
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Selection Process
The MMI is scored and eligible applicants ranked using a weighting of:
- 30% based on the GPA of the last 60 credit hours of university-level courses;
- 30% based on the Multiple-Mini Interview (MMI) score;
- 40% on the application score.
Applications are reviewed by the College of Nursing, but final approval is granted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Admission is competitive, and meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
