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
More information

Registered Nurses Foundation of British Columbia

Date: See Website for information
More information

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

Masters: Canada graduate scholarships: various amounts

Date: Various
More information

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.