CA · Master's
University of Alberta
Master of Nursing
University of Alberta
Course Overview
The University of Alberta's Master of Nursing is delivered by the Faculty of Nursing — ranked among the world's top 10 for nursing in the QS subject tables, at a U15 research university. The graduate program builds advanced practice, leadership, and research capability, with course-based and thesis-based routes and specialisations sping nursing education, leadership, and clinical practice. Designed for registered nurses, it deepens evidence-based practice and prepares graduates for advanced clinical, leadership, education, and research roles. International graduate tuition at U of A is among the most affordable of any globally ranked nursing faculty.
Sri Lankan applicants — qualified registered nurses and nursing graduates from the nursing schools and degree programmes at Colombo, Peradeniya, KDU, and Open University — choose U of A to advance into nurse-leadership, education, and advanced-practice roles. An English-medium nursing degree may support an IELTS waiver via an MOI letter for university admission, though clinical registration in Alberta has its own English benchmark. Graduates qualify for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP, up to 3 years), a recognised pathway toward permanent residence amid a strong Canadian nursing shortage. Returnees command senior clinical, education, and management roles at Lanka Hospitals, Nawaloka, Asiri Group, Durdans, and Hemas Hospitals, plus nurse-educator posts.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Four-year Bachelor of Nursing (BScN / BSc Nursing) at Sri Lankan upper-second / B+ equivalent, plus active or eligible registration as a nurse.
- check_circle Relevant clinical experience is expected; thesis-track applicants need a supervisor match.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants from Colombo, Peradeniya, KDU, and Open University nursing degree programmes are competitive.
- check_circle Statement of intent, CV, and two academic / professional references.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall (minimum 6.5 in writing/speaking) — U of A Nursing graduate standard.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall with component minimums.
- check_circle Note: an MOI waiver may cover university admission, but College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) clinical registration applies its own English standard — plan to sit IELTS or OET for registration.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (CAD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, international) | CAD 11,000 | Rs. 2,585,000 |
| Living Expenses in Edmonton (12 months) | CAD 16,000 | Rs. 3,760,000 |
| Study Permit, Insurance & Books | CAD 2,800 | Rs. 658,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | CAD 29,800 | Rs. 7,003,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Graduates qualify for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP, up to 3 years), a recognised pathway toward Canadian permanent residence; nursing faces a sustained Canadian shortage. U of A nursing graduates move into advanced clinical practice, nurse-leadership, education, and research roles across Canadian health authorities. Sri Lankan returnees take senior clinical, nurse-educator, and management roles at Lanka Hospitals, Nawaloka, Asiri Group, Durdans, and Hemas Hospitals, plus teaching posts in nursing education.
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Our counsellors have helped hundreds of Sri Lankan students secure placements in CA. We handle everything from applications to visa processing — and it starts with a free, in-person visit to one of our three offices.
ඔබට සුදුසු විශ්වවිද්යාලයක් තේරීම, අයදුම්පත් යොමු කිරීම, SOP සකස් කිරීම සහ වීසා ලබා ගැනීම ඇතුළු සෑම පියවරකදීම, ඔබ වෙනුවෙන් සියලුම වගකීම් විශ්වාසවන්තව අප භාර ගනිමු.
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