Canada's demand for healthcare professionals, such as nurses, has steadily increased in the past decade with its growing population and expansion of healthcare services.

As a result, those with a background in nursing are considered prime candidates for hiring, thus making this program of study a solid choice for international students.

Here are some of Canada's top nursing programs :

• University of British Columbia Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master’s, PhD, dual degrees

• University of Toronto Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, various Master programs, PhD, Doctorate in Nursing

• University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master’s, PhD

• McMaster University School of Nursing Degrees offered: BSc Nursing, Master’s programs, PhD programs

Source: Globalscholarships.com