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DN Nursing Science at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

DN Nursing Science is a graduate programme (Doctor of Nursing) in the Nursing Science graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 4 years full-time. Mode of delivery: Hybrid.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Nursing Science  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students must successfully complete a total of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows: Coursework (4.0 FCEs): 1.5 required FCEs: NUR1301H , NUR1302H , NUR1303H 0.5 elective FCE relevant to the student's focus, chosen from: NUR1331H , NUR1332H , NUR1333H , NUR1334H , NUR1335H 2.0 FCEs in seminar courses: NUR1311H , NUR1312H , NUR1313H , NUR1314H Intern

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a master's degree in nursing or a closely related field, such as education, public health, health science, health policy, or business administration, with a minimum B+ standing from a recognized university. Applicants must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse and must have a minimum of two years of relevant health-care leadership experience or advanced nursing education teaching experience. Applicants must provide three reference letters: two work-related and one academic. Applicants must submit a letter of intent outlining their reasons for applying to the program and a proposed thesis project. Applicants whose primary language is not English and who have gra

Domestic applicants: CAD 15,300 a year (2026). Ontario-resident domestic fee for Doctor of Nursing. 2026-27 Tuition Fee Schedule 2 (Table C), the schedule for Fall 2026/Winter 2027 with the 2% domestic Ontario-resident increase; program tuition only, excludes incidental and ancillary fees Source

International applicants: CAD 40,200 a year (2026). International fee for Doctor of Nursing. Fee Schedule table D4, 2026-27; program tuition only, excludes incidental and ancillary fees Source

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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