PhD in Nursing in Canada at UWO Canada




University Western University (UWO Canada)
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Type Public Research
Program Type thesis,course
Program Delivary On campus
Language English
Program Duration 4 years
Students 33,725
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Detailed Information of PhD in Nursing in Canada at Western University

These are the international student eligibility for the PhD in Nursing in Canada

Both general and program-specific requirements must be met to be considered for admission. All programs have one intake annually, beginning in September.
  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a program that is accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) or approved by an appropriate provincial nursing organization.
  • GPA of 78 per cent (B+) or higher
  • Undergraduate preparation in research and statistics
  • RN registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and able to practice without restrictions (expect international students).
  • Current membership in the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (except international students).
In addition to the general admission requirements listed above, applicants to this program must meet the following criteria:
  • Completion of a master's degree in Nursing (or other field related to health care).
  • Agreement for supervision from a faculty member whose research aligns with the applicant's interests and who has been approved to supervise PhD students.
  • Completion of a master’s thesis/research project.
  • Applicants from non-thesis master's programs will also be considered and will complete a Qualifying Research Project early in their program of study.
  • PhD applicants may be required to interview with a panel of core faculty as part of the application process.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the PhD in Nursing

Both general and program-specific requirements must be met to be considered for admission. All programs have one intake annually, beginning in September.
  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a program that is accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) or approved by an appropriate provincial nursing organization.
  • GPA of 78 per cent (B+) or higher
  • Undergraduate preparation in research and statistics
  • RN registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and able to practice without restrictions (expect international students).
  • Current membership in the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (except international students).
In addition to the general admission requirements listed above, applicants to this program must meet the following criteria:
  • Completion of a master's degree in Nursing (or other field related to health care).
  • Agreement for supervision from a faculty member whose research aligns with the applicant's interests and who has been approved to supervise PhD students.
  • Completion of a master’s thesis/research project.
  • Applicants from non-thesis master's programs will also be considered and will complete a Qualifying Research Project early in their program of study.
  • PhD applicants may be required to interview with a panel of core faculty as part of the application process.

These are the test eligibilities for the PhD in Nursing to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for PhD in Nursing in Canada: are:

  • TOEFL(ibt): 86
  • IELTS(academic): 6
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

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The international student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Nursing in Canada.

Items Costs
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$12,000.00/year
(CA$1,000.00/month)
Student Earning CA$17,920.00/year
You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Nursing in Canada.

Items Costs
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$12,000.00/year
(CA$1,000.00/month)
Student Earning CA$17,920.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour.
While at Western, you will want to devote your full energy to the successful completion of your studies, so we want to ensure that stable funding is available to you. Western guarantees minimum annual funding for doctoral students, from all sources, of $13,000 plus tuition. For doctoral students who start in September 2019 (September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2020), the Doctoral Funding Guarantee for domestic and international students is $19,360. Other Financial Assistance:
  • Graduate Bursary Assistance
  • Work Study Program
  • Students with Disabilities
  • Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) Bursary
  • Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) Financial Support
  • International Student Awards
    1. Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS)
    2. Ontario Trillium Scholarships (OTS)
    3. Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships
    4. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
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