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Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) at University of Windsor

University of Windsor, Canada

Programme overview

The Nursing PhD focuses on health outcomes and health services research and prepares graduates for leadership roles in academic and practice settings. It combines coursework (mostly in Year 1), a comprehensive exam and a dissertation, which makes up at least two thirds of the program time.

Faculty: Faculty of Nursing  |  Department: Nursing  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Intake: September (annual); application deadline February 1

What you will study

Philosophy of Science in Nursing, Advanced Perspectives in Quantitative Research Methods and Analyses, Advanced Perspectives in Qualitative Research, one graduate elective, a comprehensive exam and the dissertation. Delivered online. Students are assigned a faculty advisor in the first semester and need not name a supervisor before starting.

Career pathways

Leadership roles in academic and practice settings, contributing to nursing practice, health care design and delivery, and policy development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completed baccalaureate in nursing and a completed Master's in nursing or a relevant discipline; minimum 77% (B+) average in the Master's; current registration in a Canadian jurisdiction with no practice restrictions (College of Nurses of Ontario registration required before registering for thesis credits). International students may need IELTS 7.0 or CELBAN (Writing 7, Speaking 8, Listening 10, Reading 8).

Graduate application deadlines vary by programme and are listed in each programme profile; the application fee is $125, payable by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Interac Online (Canadian banks only).

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