Nursing

Tuition Information

International: CAD 750 per credit hour in 2026-27 (per-credit rates are frozen at 2025-26 levels by the Newfoundland and Labrador government). MUN's sample cost for two semesters of a bachelor's degree (10 three-credit courses) is CAD 22,500 for international students and CAD 6,750 for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and NL residents, who pay CAD 225 per credit hour. Required fees for the two semesters add a CAD 100 student services fee, a CAD 149 students' union fee and a CAD 148 recreation fee, plus health insurance of CAD 548 for international students (CAD 525 for Canadian students, including dental). Books, supplies, residence and any program-specific fees are extra, and 2027-28 rates are not yet published.

Admission Requirements

• Apply online through MUN's admissions portal. Fall 2027 applications open on September 10, 2026. The non-refundable application fee is CAD 300 for international applicants and CAD 70 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents, paid by Visa or MasterCard (debit cards are not accepted). Competitive-entry applicants also get a general admission (BA or B.Sc.) application at no extra cost
• Meet MUN's general admission requirements: a recognized high school diploma with university-preparatory courses in English, mathematics, a laboratory science (biology, chemistry or physics), social studies or a modern/classical language, and an elective. Minimum averages depend on your curriculum. Examples are a B average for American-patterned diplomas, 75 for China's Senior Secondary School Certificate, 60% for Indian Class 12 certificates (such as CBSE or ISC), a C4 average for WAEC/NECO and 24 points on the IB Diploma. From Winter 2027, UK-patterned applicants need a B/6 average at IGCSE/O Level plus three AS Levels or two A Levels averaging C. MUN's country pages list the rest
• Applicants coming directly from high school need Grade 11 Biology, Grade 12 Biology, Grade 12 Chemistry, Grade 12 Math, Grade 12 English and a Grade 12 social science or modern language. WAEC or NECO grades of C4 or higher in Math, Biology and Chemistry meet the prerequisites
• International applicants missing prerequisites are advised to study at Memorial for two semesters first, completing Biology 1001 and 1002, one of Chemistry 1010, 1050, 1051, 1200, 1001 or 1810, and three credit hours of mathematics
• Admission is competitive, and Newfoundland and Labrador residents get priority. MUN says an average of 70% or higher is needed to be competitive. A personal statement is optional, and references are requested only if needed
• Admitted students must keep meeting the NL College of Nurses' Entry-Level Competencies for registered nurses to stay in the program
• English proficiency is required. It is normally met by two years of full-time study at a Canadian high school, by an English-taught curriculum such as the IB Diploma or an American-patterned or UK-patterned diploma, or by at least 15 credit hours at a recognized English-language university in a country on MUN's list. Otherwise the test minimums are: IELTS Academic 6.5 with 6.0 in reading and writing (General Training is not accepted); TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall with 4.0 in reading and writing (tests taken up to January 2026: 83 with 20 in reading and writing); Duolingo 115; PTE Academic 60; CAEL 60; Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 176; Michigan English Test 59. The test must be taken within two years before you apply. Applicants below these scores may be considered for early acceptance through MUN's Intensive English Program at Grenfell Campus
• To accept an offer, international students pay a CAD 1,500 non-refundable confirmation deposit (CAD 150 for Canadians), which is credited to first-semester tuition. If IRCC refuses the study permit, it is refunded minus a CAD 150 fee. MUN then requests the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from the NL government, which usually takes 3 to 7 business days after the offer