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Nursing (PhD)

McGill University

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #30

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Nursing (PhD) is a doctorate in Nursing programme taught at McGill University in Montréal, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,581 per semester.

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Nursing
International tuition: CAD 9,581 / semester

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: mcgill.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing is offered by the Ingram School of Nursing in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences. The research-intensive program develops advanced skills in critical thinking, scholarly communication, and rigorous research related to a student's chosen area of inquiry, with faculty research spanning implementation science, psychosocial oncology, digital health, pediatric nursing, pain, public health, and nursing administration. The program is open to applicants with an undergraduate or graduate degree in Nursing, or a two-year master's degree in Nursing or a related field. O.I.I.Q. registration is required only for students planning to practice as a nurse in Quebec. Graduates have gone on to leadership roles in nursing research, academia, and health care administration across Canada, including deans and directors of nursing programs, provincial nursing officers, health network executives, and nurse scholars. The program admits students for the Fall term only.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.30 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Completion of master's-level studies is required, with either a degree in nursing (undergraduate or graduate) or an interest in nursing-related research, education, or administration, and a minimum cGPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 (B+ or 75% average) in undergraduate and graduate programs, along with English-language proficiency.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About McGill University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1821
Students: 40,531
QS rank: #30
Programs: 323
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Nursing (PhD) award?

McGill University awards a Doctorate in the field of Nursing on completion of this programme.

How much does Nursing (PhD) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 9,581 per semester.

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