Program Overview for PhD in Nursing in Canada:
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) program prepares nurse scholars to become leaders that advance nursing as an academic, research and practice discipline.
During this program, doctoral students will participate in critical appraisal, knowledge generation, research synthesis and knowledge transfer.
As graduates, these nurse scientists will contribute to the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities with recognition of their diversities, vulnerabilities and their environments for health and care.
These are the international student eligibility for the PhD in Nursing in Canada
- A cumulative weighted average of at least a 80% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
- a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
- current registration as a registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse in a Canadian province or territory
- the equivalent of three credit units in each of Statistics and Research Methods at the undergraduate level
Other Documents Required are:
- Transcripts
- CV/Resume
- Three referees
These are the domestic student eligibility for the PhD in Nursing
- A cumulative weighted average of at least a 80% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
- a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
- current registration as a registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse in a Canadian province or territory
- the equivalent of three credit units in each of Statistics and Research Methods at the undergraduate level
Other Documents Required are:
- Transcripts
- CV/Resume
- Three referees
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): 6.5
The international student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Nursing in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$90.00 | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,200.00/year (CA$850.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$14,489.60/year |
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| You will earn CA$14,489.60/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 11.32/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 11.32/h) at minimum wage of CA$11.32/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Nursing in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fees | CA$90.00 | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,200.00/year (CA$850.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$14,489.60/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$14,489.60/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 11.32/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 11.32/h) at minimum wage of CA$11.32/hour. | |||||||
It is not necessary to find a potential supervisor before you begin an application. The list below though may be helpful to learn about the research interests of our faculty.There are excellent funding support systems, such as financial assistant programs and specific graduate level scholarships and bursaries available for students in College of Nursing graduate programs.
,br> In addition to potential funding from your department, there are scholarships and awards available to all eligible students. There are also special programs for international students from China and Mexico.
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