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PhD Nursing Science at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Nursing Science is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) 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: In person.

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

Courses Successful completion of all required courses by the end of Year 2 in the program. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) that include: PhD Seminar: NUR1081H . Students attend the seminar biweekly for the Fall and Winter of Year 1. NUR1082H . Students attend the seminar weekly for the Fall of Year 2. Resea

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Nursing Science's additional admission requirements stated below. Applicants must have a master's degree or its equivalent in nursing or related field with at least a B+ standing from a recognized university. Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements. For further information about admissions, please contact the Graduate Department of Nursing Science.

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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