This Philosophiae Doctor program in nursing sciences develops theoretical and applied research methodology across ten specialization areas, including nursing administration, chronic illness, health promotion, patient safety, mental health, critical care, gerontology, and palliative care. The program comprises 90 credits and takes an estimated four years of full-time study, and the thesis may follow a traditional, article-based, or mixed format. Admission requires a research-based master's degree in nursing sciences, or an equivalent diploma (a non-thesis master's or a related field such as clinical sciences, community health, education, epidemiology, anthropology, or sociology may also be accepted), with a cumulative master's average of at least 3.33 out of 4.33.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.33 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a master's degree with thesis in nursing sciences, or an equivalent diploma; a master's without thesis or in a related field (clinical sciences, community health, education, epidemiology, anthropology, or sociology) may also be accepted. A cumulative average of at least 3.33 out of 4.33 for master's-level studies is required. Non-francophone applicants must pass a French test (TCF) with a result of at least 600/699 on the mandatory sections and at least 14/20 on written expression, or complete FLS-2093 with a grade of C or higher. English proficiency must be demonstrated through Versant English (at least 58/70), TOEIC (at least 750/990), or ANL-3010 (grade C or higher). Applicants must contact a faculty member of the program regarding research supervision before applying, and must submit a CV, motivation letter, a preliminary research project, three reference reports, and a research-direction motivation form.
