Be the change you want to see in the health care system
Graduates of the Master of Nursing Mental Health and Addictions Program will have career opportunities in advanced practice, leadership, education, management, and administration.
This is a full-time or part-time program for Registered Nurses with a minimum of 2 years (or 3,750 hours) of recent, full-time, and relevant clinical practice in mental health and addictions.
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“If you are passionate about changing the field of nursing… jump in!”
– STEPHANIE W., BScN, CPMHN(C), MN, RN
MN-MH&A Student, Dalhousie University
Eligibility and Prerequisites
Licensure: Ensure you are an active Registered Nurse (RN) licensed to practice in a Canadian province or territory, and eligible for licensure in Nova Scotia.
Experience: Confirm you have a minimum of 2 years (or 3,750 hours) of full-time, recent, and relevant clinical practice in mental health and addictions.
Academics: Have your BScN with a minimum "B+" standing (3.3 GPA) and ensure you have completed undergraduate-level classes in research and statistics.
Personalized Guidance
Have questions about the program at Dalhousie University?
Need advice on satisfying the prerequisites?
Reach out to our Assistant Director of Graduate Clinical Programs -Carolyn.Mitchell@dal.ca