Offered by University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Canada, Doctorate in Philosophy Nursing is a doctorate in Nursing programme. The programme runs for 48 months, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Nursing
Duration: 48 months
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This doctoral program in Nursing at the University of Ottawa leads to a Doctorate in Philosophy and prepares scientists capable of conducting research that makes new and significant contributions to nursing knowledge. Students develop creative thinking and the critical appraisal and synthesis of scholarly work across three fields: evidence-informed decision making in nursing, the sociopolitical, educational and historic contexts of nursing, and nursing practice and delivery systems. The program is normally completed over 12 full-time terms, or 48 consecutive months, and is delivered only on campus, with no option to complete courses at a distance. Students must have knowledge of research methods, statistics, and nursing theory, and must identify a thesis supervisor before registration. It suits registered nurses holding a master's degree in nursing or a related discipline, such as education, health administration, or psychology, who want to pursue research-focused doctoral study while attending classes in person.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission to the PhD in Nursing requires an honours bachelor's degree and a master's degree in nursing or a related discipline, such as education, health administration, or psychology, with a minimum overall average of 75% (B+), and applicants must be a Registered Nurse in Canada or hold an equivalent qualification. Candidates must have knowledge of research methods, statistics, and nursing theory, and must identify at least one professor willing to supervise their research and thesis. Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction. This program is only available on campus, with no option to complete courses at a distance.
