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Fall 2018 Graduate Calendar
NURSING
THE
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE IN NURSING
The PhD program, focusing on health outcomes and health services research, will involve four years of full-time study. It will combine coursework, comprehensive exams and a dissertation. This program will prepare graduates to assume leadership roles in academic and practice settings. Research and scholarly activities will prepare graduates to contribute to nursing practice, the design and delivery of health care, and policy development.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must:
Have a completed baccalaureate degree in nursing from a recognized university
Have a completed Master’s degree in nursing or other relevant discipline from a recognized university
Be licensed/certified to practice as a registered nurse in a Canadian province or internationally
Have a minimum 77% (B+) average in their Master’s program
Submit:
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Three professional letters of reference.
A statement of research interest and a career plan
Provide two examples of independent scholarly work (e.g., publications, research reports, course assignments)
For international students, successful completion of an English Language Proficiency Exam may be required. Refer to Application Information in Graduate Calendar for requirements
Other:
Interview may be required
Degree requirements:
63-610.
Philosophy of Science in Nursing
63-620. Advanced Perspectives in Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis
63-630. Advanced Perspectives in Qualitative Research
One graduate level
course
63-600. Seminar Course
63-741 Comprehensive Exam
63-798. Dissertation
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