PhD Nursing at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The College of Nursing’s doctoral program is designed to nurture exceptional scholars and support emerging research focused on health issues within diverse populations. You’ll explore philosophy of science, knowledge translation, and healthcare services, systems, and policy research. This foundation prepares you to become a leading health researcher in the field of nursing.

Faculty: Rady Faculty of Health Sciences | Duration: The program typically takes 4 to 6 years to complete. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Entry Term: Applications are accepted for September entry only. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

Format: Courses include both in-person and simultaneous virtual delivery for Canadian students living off-site. Orientation: Off-site Canadian students must attend the graduate nursing students orientation in August.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To apply for the PhD in nursing, you need to meet these qualifications: You should have a master’s degree, preferably in nursing. We will consider other qualifications on a case-by-case basis. If you don’t have a research-based master’s degree but have experience in collecting and analyzing health-related data, we will review your application individually. If you’re admitted without a research-based master’s or the required courses, you’ll need to complete these prerequisites within the first two years of the PhD program.

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.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; non-refundable. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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