The Master of Psychiatric Nursing program is the first Graduate program launched by the Faculty of Health Studies. The program was approved in April 2010 and course delivery began in January 2011. The program builds directly on the expertise of psychiatric nurses and facilitates acquisition of desired roles.

Draws on faculty expertise from across Canada

Faculty in the Faculty of Health Studies have substantial strength in the areas of administration, education, philosophy of practice and research methods.  The expertise of existing faculty will be supplemented with the expertise of psychiatric nurses who work at other educational institutions or in advanced clinical practice roles. These individuals may participate as a member of a thesis advisory committee or deliver a course on a specialized topic through Brandon University. Students may also take relevant courses from these individuals at their home institution through the Western Dean’s Agreement. Brandon University also participates in the Canadian Graduate Student Research Mobility Agreement, which allows students to undertake research at participating Canadian universities.

Facilitates program access through part-time study and distance learning

Students may select full-time or part-time study. Courses are delivered largely online with an annual 2 day on-campus session for students in their first year of the program. Returning students are required to attend one additional virtual orientation session.

Prepares graduates for doctoral studies

The Master of Psychiatric Nursing program is a rigorous thesis-based program. Each graduate of the MPN program will have demonstrated success in the conduct of thesis research to support doctoral study.