Health Sciences
Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation (BCR)
University of Calgary, Canada
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- Bachelor's
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- Most undergraduate programs admit new students in the Fall term only. Spring intake is available for
Health Sciences
The thesis-based PhD develops nurse scientists who are expert clinical scholars prepared to lead in nursing practice, research and education. It educates professionals for excellence in nursing scholarship through original research, with students gaining core disciplinary knowledge and expertise in a substantive field. Candidates must identify a faculty member whose research fits their plans before applying.
Faculty: Faculty of Nursing | Department: Faculty of Nursing | Duration: Four years full-time; maximum six years | Intake: January 1 (applications open June 1; September 1 application deadline; document deadline September 15) | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Five courses covering topics such as philosophy of science in nursing, contemporary issues, e-portfolio development, health policy and advocacy, and quantitative and qualitative research; oral and written candidacy examinations; and an original research thesis defended in an open oral examination.
Healthcare, community health, advanced practice nursing, pediatrics, gerontology, mental health, acute care, oncology, palliative care, maternal and child health, clinical simulation, nursing research, nursing education and health policy; may lead to post-doctoral study.
ca/future-students/graduate/explore-programs/nursing-doctor-philosophy-thesis-based . In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies admission requirements, the Faculty of Nursing requires that an applicant must: a) Normally be a Registered Nurse. b) For applicants required to provide proof of proficiency in English, submit a minimum TOEFL (Internet-based test) score of 97 (5.0 for tests taken after January 21, 2026); IELTS score of 7.0; PTE score of 68; or a CAEL overall score of 70 (no less than 70 on reading and writing sections).
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.
The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.
Health Sciences
University of Calgary, Canada
Health Sciences
University of Calgary, Canada
Health Sciences
University of Calgary, Canada
Health Sciences
University of Calgary, Canada
Health Sciences
University of Calgary, Canada
Health Sciences
University of Calgary, Canada
Health Sciences
University of Calgary, Canada
Health Sciences
University of Calgary, Canada
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