This diploma is open to graduates of the Mental Health Nurse Practitioner M.Sc.A. or the Mental Health Graduate Certificate. In this final step of preparation for taking on the Mental Health NP (nurse practitioner) role, students have the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge of psychology and the biomedical sciences through their application to clinical practice. Upon successful completion of the diploma, candidates will be eligible to write the mental health nurse practitioner licensing exam.
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| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 70 to 74 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
For nurse applicants with a Bachelor degree in Nursing, an M.Sc.A Nurse Practitioner and a Graduate Diploma in an Nurse Practitioner ('NP') specialty must be completed to qualify for the professional licensing exam. For nurse applicants with a M.Sc.A. in Nursing, a Graduate Certificate and a Graduate Diploma in an NP specialty must be completed to qualify for the professional licensing exam. The Graduate Diploma is only open to students who have completed or are in the process of completing McGill's M.Sc.A. Nurse Practitioner Program or the Graduate Certificate Nurse Practitioner Program. Prior to admission, applicants are required to have a minimum of 3,360 hours of nursing experience in Canada within the specialty area over the previous five years. |
| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based)
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.