Application Help Guide
The following information will assist you in completing the application form.
Application Fee
Application for admission to the Master of Psychiatric Nursing program requires admission to Brandon University. If you have not previously attended Brandon University, you will need to complete a separate form and pay a fee for admission to Brandon University. Information about admission to Brandon University can be obtained online.
Questions about admission to Brandon University can be directed to:
Admissions Office
Room 104, A.E. McKenzie Building
270 – 18th Street
Brandon, MB
R7A 6A9
Educational Background
A relevant undergraduate degree is required for admission.
- An undergraduate degree in either psychiatric nursing and or nursing OR a diploma in psychiatric nursing accompanied by an alternative undergraduate degree. If the undergraduate program does not sufficiently prepare students for the MPN program, additional courses may be required and must be completed prior to admission;
- Completion of a University-level research methods course and a statistics course with a minimum grade of “C” in each course;
- Proof of completion of a University-level Indigenous course or completion of a certificate-level Indigenous course from an approved list. Approved Courses and Rubric
- Applicants who have not met this requirement may be granted conditional admission for up to one year to complete the course. Failure to do so within this timeframe will result in removal from the MPN program.
University Transcripts
Submission of transcripts differs for students who have, and have not attended Brandon University.
Applicants who have not been admitted to Brandon University
If you are applying for admission to Brandon University, transcripts will be submitted with your application to Brandon University.
Applicants who have previously attended Brandon University
You will not need to submit a transcript from Brandon University. However, official transcripts for subsequent courses / programs taken at other institutions must be submitted with this application.
Curriculum Vitae / Resumé
The Curriculum Vitae / Resumé should include:
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- Educational preparation;
- Employment experience, indicating level of responsibility;
- Community service, including involvement in professional associations;
- Awards and honours
- Research projects and publications;
- Continuing education;
- Innovation in clinical practice; and
- Any other supporting information.
Proof of Licensure
Proof of licensure as a registered psychiatric nurse or registered nurse in Canada is required.
Proof of Practice Hours
At least 1800 hours of practice experience in psychiatric/mental nursing is required.
Statement of Interest
Please complete the MPN Statement of Interest Form outlining your rationale for choosing the MPN program, as well as areas of research interest for thesis consideration.
Letter of Recommendation
Two confidential MPN Letter of Reference Forms, one from an academic referee is preferred and one from a supervisor within the past five years is required. If an academic referee is unavailable please provide another letter of reference from a supervisor/program manager.
For further details please review the Admission Policy.
Mail/email applications to:
Admissions Office
Room 104, A.E. McKenzie Building
270 – 18th Street
Brandon, MB
R7A 6A9