PhD in Nursing

Frequently asked questions

• How much does PhD in Nursing cost?

  CAD 9,799 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  4 to 6 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  To apply for the PhD in nursing, you need to meet these qualifications: Master’s degree You should have a master’s degree, preferably in nursing. We will consider other qualifications on a case-by-case basis. Research experience If you don’t have a research-based master’s degree but have experience in collecting and analyzing health-related data, we will review your application individually. If you’re admitted without a research-based master’s or the required courses, you’ll need to complete these prerequisites within the first two years of the PhD program. Course requirements You must have completed three specific courses (9 credit hours) or their equivalents: NURS 7320: Philosophy of Nursing Science NURS 7210: Qualitative Research Methods NURS 7220: Quantitative Research Methods For exceptional Master of Nursing (MN) students If you are an outstanding MN student at the University of Manitoba applying to the PhD program before finishing your MN, you must also complete: NURS 7340: Evidence Informed Practice (for a total of 12 credit hours) Grade point average (GPA) You need a minimum adjusted GPA of 3.0 (B) in the last 60 credit hours of university study. Application review process Review process All applications are reviewed by the College of Nursing. The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies makes the final decision. Admission is competitive, and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Evaluation criteria We evaluate applications based on your academic and professional background, research interests, leadership skills, and readiness for the program. It’s important to be self-directed in managing your coursework and meeting deadlines. Additional requirements English language proficiency You must meet the English language proficiency standards set by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. International applicants International applicants do not need to find a faculty advisor before applying. After your application is reviewed, we will provide a list of potential faculty advisors. For more information about the program or application process, please check the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies guidelines. · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 86; PTE Academic 61; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Exempt if the applicant holds a high school diploma or university degree from Canada or a country on UM's English Language Proficiency Test Exemption List. Conditional admission is available via the English Language Centre's Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP) Level 5/AEPUCE. Source: https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/admissions/requirements · Application fee: CAD 130.00 (international applicant fee; domestic CAD 100.00) · Deposit: CAD 2000.00

• Is there a scholarship?

  International Excellence Entrance Scholarship: one award of CAD 25,000 and two awards of CAD 10,000 each year for international high school graduates entering first year full-time (minimum 80% course load) with a minimum 90% admission average over five senior-level courses; application deadline December 1. Source:. Further international awards View scholarship page