Finances
Tuition
Tuition is $760 per semester hour and the program is a total of 31 semester hours. This works out to $2,280 per 3 sh course, and $3,040 per 4 sh course. The total tuition cost of the MSN program is approximately $24,000 (ie. approximately $12,000 in the first year, and $12,000 in the second year).
Detailed information about fees and payments is available on the Office of the Registrar’s Tuition & Fees page. See also the Payment Dates page.
Additional Course & Student Fees
- NURS 510 A - Foundation of Nursing Knowledge (Summer Residency) Course Fee $100
- NURS 520 A - Knowledge Sythesis (Summer Residency) Course Fee $100
- NURS 550 Health Care Policy Course Fee: $500
- NURS 622 The Skills of Nursing Leadership Course Fee: $60
- Thesis Seminar I Course Fee: $400
- Thesis Continuation Fees: $955/semester
- Graduate Student Association Fee: $3 per semester hour
- Infrastructure Technology Activity Fee: $120 per 3 credit course
Fund your Graduate Studies
There are several options to assist you in funding graduate studies, including scholarships and endowment awards from TWU. Many students are also receiving additional support from their employers, their nursing union, and other professional associations and funding agencies.
MSN Scholarships
TWU Alumni New Graduate Entrance Scholarship
This entrance scholarship supports TWU BSN Graduates from 2024 and 2025, for entrance in May 2025. Transition from your BSN studies to your master’s with a month-long residency (online or on campus). Accelerate your professional advancement to earn your MSN within 3 years of completing your BSN.
Scholarship value: tuition for first 2 MSN courses is covered.
New Graduate Entrance Scholarship
This entrance scholarship supports Canadian BSN graduates within a year of graduation, for entrance to the MSN program in May 2025. Transition directly from your BSN studies to your master’s with a month-long residency (online or on campus). Accelerate your professional advancement to earn your MSN within 3 years of completing your BSN.
Scholarship value: $2,000
MSN Clinical Supervisors Scholarship
An Entrance Scholarship, open to all TWU Clinical Supervisors from current or previous school year.
Indigenous Nurses Scholarships
Indigenous Nurses Scholarships are available for Indigenous nurses in British Columbia.
External Scholarships
See complete list of external graduate scholarships
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
Various scholarships and fellowships available. Links provided for more information.
Date: Various
More information
BC History of Nursing Professional Practice Group Scholarship
Graduate: $500 - $1000.
Date: March, November
More information
BC Medical Services Foundation (BCMSF)/Vancouver Foundation
Summer Research Scholarships:
Date: Check on website for deadlines
More information
BC Nurses Union
Various
Date: See Website for information
More information
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Masters: $17,500 (one year only)
Date: February 1
More information
Canadian Nurses Foundation
Masters: $5,000. Nightingale Award: $1,000.
Date: March 31
More information
Pacific Leaders Scholarship for Public Servants
January 31, May 31, October 31
Date: See Website for information
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Registered Nurses Foundation of British Columbia
Date: See Website for information
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Masters: Canada graduate scholarships: various amounts
Date: Various
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XI ETA Honor Society of BC
Applicants must have an approved proposal and REB approval.
$1,500 Masters.
Date: December 10
More information
Loan Funding
As a part-time program, students enrolled in MSN are not eligible for government-issued financial assistance. Students may be able to access Student Lines of Credit offer through financial institutions such as banks and credit unions. Be sure to research the terms and conditions carefully as they can vary between financial institutions. For any questions regarding student loan funding, please contact the Financial Aid & Awards Office.