Nursing - Doctor of Philosophy

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Nursing - Doctor of Philosophy cost?

  CAD 5,888 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  4 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Calendar entry for this degree: The Program The Ph.D. program will normally involve four years of full-time study. The program has one field, Transitions in health and illness. This field is concerned with the nature, impact, outcome, and management of the following types of health and illness related transitions: developmental transitions such as birth, death, and the passage to old age; illness transitions such as the passage to chronic illness or the experience of a health crisis; and transitions through the health care environment. Graduates of the program will: Have a substantive knowledge base in a selected area of nursing. Advance the discipline of nursing and nursing practice through the rigorous generation of knowledge using a variety of scientific inquiry methods. Have the ability to test, generate, and extend knowledge relevant to nursing science upon which the practice of nursing is based. Be prepared to engage in multidisciplinary research for advancement of health sciences. Demonstrate the potential for leadership in nursing and within interdisciplinary teams through scholarship and collaborative activities. The program involves: 1. Course Work A minimum of 6 term length courses is required. Normally, the following courses will be required: NURS 900 Advanced Statistics and Analytic Techniques NURS 901 Philosophy of Nursing Science NURS 902 Qualitative Research Methods in Health Sciences NURS 903 Advanced Quantitative Measurement, Methods and Design NURS 906 Thesis Seminar Course Plus, one of the following (see note below): NURS 905 Nursing, Health Services and Public Policy in Canada OR NURS 907 Independent Study OR NUSR-822 Nursing Research in Women's and Children's Health Issues OR NURS 832 Nursing Research for Complex Chronic Health Conditions OR NURS 833 Nursing Research for Persons at Risk for Mental Health Conditions OR NURS 862 Health Care Management Systems Note: Students who completed NURS 805 at Queen’s University within the past 5 years are exempt from completing NURS 905 but must take one other course to comprise the 6 term length courses that are required. If other courses on the list are not being offered during the current academic year, students should consult with their PhD supervisor and the School of Nursing about their course requirements. All courses listed are 3.0 credit units. In the Graduate Nursing Programs in the School of Nursing, any student who fails to obtain a minimum grade of B- (B minus) in two primary courses shall be required to withdraw. For further details please see the School of Nursing’s Graduate Hand ... · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply

• Is there a scholarship?

  Financial assistance as published for this program: Master of Nursing Science (M.N.Sc.) Program Financial assistance is available to thesis graduate students from sources internal and external to Queen's University during their two years of full-time study. Most first year M.N.Sc. thesis students receive internal monies. Second year students are expected to apply for federal, provincial and foundation fellowships, grants and awards for which they are eligible. Those who have applied for external fellowships such as Ontario Graduate Scholarship, CIHR, or SSHRC are considered for Queen's Fellowships without further application. All M.N.Sc. students may work as research assistants for grants held by faculty members. They may also work as teaching assistants for the School of Nursing. Research Assistantships and Teaching Assistantships are limited to 10 hours per week. Information about financial assistance is available from the School of Nursing. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program Financial assistance is available to Ph.D. students from sources internal and external to Queen's University. Those who have applied for external fellowships such as Ontario Graduate Scholarship, CIHR, or SSHRC are also considered for Queen's Fellowships. G... Source View scholarship page