Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- PhDDegree level
- 4 years full-time (6 years part-time)Duration
- Okanagan, CanadaLocation
- May 2027 · September 2027Intakes
- NursingField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- OkanaganCampus
- Doctor of PhilosophyAwards
- $10,082Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Program Objectives The objectives of the Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program are to prepare nurses who are innovative, creative, evidence-informed problem solvers who can collaboratively lead interprofessional teams. These objectives will be achieved through a course of studies that prepares nurses to: Apply advanced ethical reasoning and critical thinking to deliver solutions from local to global health contexts.
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Evaluate diverse perspectives within scholarly nursing research and practice theory. Facilitate the advancements of all forms of nursing and healthcare knowledge. Demonstrate dynamic leadership that mobilizes and catalyzes change within the system to promote health and advance equity. Respect assumptions inherent in diverse worldviews and experiences. Communicate ideas, issues and conclusions clearly and effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences. Evaluate their roles as nurses in promoting decolonization, Indigenization, Truth and Reconciliation, within a focus on providing culturally safe care within the Canadian Healthcare landscape. Program Overview Degree offered: M.S.N. The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program offers opportunities for baccalaureate nurses to develop and advance their professional knowledge, practice, and scholarship. Graduate students will engage in scholarly inquiry within a chosen area of nursing practice. Consistent with the BCCNM (British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives), nursing practice is broadly defined as practice within the domains of clinical work, education, administration and research. In addition to a required core of foundation courses, students will select either a course-based or a research-based stream. The course-based stream may be completed in 16 months of full time study. The research-based stream requires a minimum of 24 months of full-time study. Both streams have part-time options and are offered via a combination of flexible delivery and intensive summer courses offered
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- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
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University & programme
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
- Study modeDissertation
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no individual score less than 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall (Reading 22, Listening 22, Writing 21, Speaking 21) for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026, or 4.5 overall on the 1-6 scale for tests taken as of 21 January 2026; PTE Academic 65 overall with no section less than 60; Duolingo English 125 overall with no section less than 115; CAEL 70 overall with no section less than 60; MET 64 overall. UBC Okanagan College of Graduate Studies English proficiency requirements; individual graduate programs may set higher scores. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 65; Duolingo English Test 125 · English test waiver: Applicants from a university in which English is the primary language of instruction are not required to submit an English language proficiency test; UBC Okanagan College of Graduate Studies adds the English proficiency checklist item to all applications and removes it for eligible applicants on review. · GRE/GMAT: The GRE is required by some applicants. Please check the program website. · Application fee: CAD 168.25 (international applicants); CAD 118.50 (Canadians, permanent residents, refugees and diplomats) - UBC Okanagan College of Graduate Studies, Online Application & Fee
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- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$10,082 CAD / year≈ $7,413 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsDr. Joan L. Bottorff Graduate Scholarship in Nursing - open, CAD 4,400 in total, for students entering the first year of the PhD in Nursing at UBC Okanagan, any citizenship. International Four-Year Doctoral Partial Tuition (IDPT) Award - open, international incoming PhD students only; pays the difference between international and domestic tuition for up to four years (48 months), applied for on the same schedule as admission. Killam Doctoral Scholarships - open to incoming and continuing doctoral students of any citizenship, adjudicated through the Affiliated Fellowships/CGRS-D competition. Lashley and Mary Haggman Memorial Research Award - open to incoming master's and doctoral students of any citizenship, CAD 7,850 in total, for research on memory or memory-related issues. The UBC Okanagan Academic Fund is open year-round to graduate students of any citizenship for scholarship and research initiatives rather than tuition. Note that the UBC Okanagan Graduate Research Scholarships and the British Columbia Graduate Scholarship, which UBC Okanagan lists for entering graduate students, are restricted to Canadian citizens and permanent residents and are NOT open to international applicants. Full-time PhD students are additionally covered by the College of Graduate Studies Minimum Funding Policy, under which the graduate programme guarantees a minimum funding package; the IDPT award cannot be counted towards that minimum. Award list and eligibility columnsView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Nursing (Doctoral) – September Admission: 01/15/2027; Master of Science in Nursing (International) – May Admission: 10/13/2026
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) cost?
CAD 10,082 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
When does it start?
Intakes listed for this programme: May 2027, September 2027.
How long is it?
4 years full-time (6 years part-time), as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no individual score less than 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall (Reading 22, Listening 22, Writing 21, Speaking 21) for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026, or 4.5 overall on the 1-6 scale for tests taken as of 21 January 2026; PTE Academic 65 overall with no section less than 60; Duolingo English 125 overall with no section less than 115; CAEL 70 overall with no section less than 60; MET 64 overall. UBC Okanagan College of Graduate Studies English proficiency requirements; individual graduate programs may set higher scores. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 65; Duolingo English Test 125 · English test waiver: Applicants from a university in which English is the primary language of instruction are not required to submit an English language proficiency test; UBC Okanagan College of Graduate Studies adds the English proficiency checklist item to all applications and removes it for eligible applicants on review. · GRE/GMAT: The GRE is required by some applicants. Please check the program website. · Application fee: CAD 168.25 (international applicants); CAD 118.50 (Canadians, permanent residents, refugees and diplomats) - UBC Okanagan College of Graduate Studies, Online Application & Fee
Is there a scholarship?
Dr. Joan L. Bottorff Graduate Scholarship in Nursing - open, CAD 4,400 in total, for students entering the first year of the PhD in Nursing at UBC Okanagan, any citizenship. International Four-Year Doctoral Partial Tuition (IDPT) Award - open, international incoming PhD students only; pays the difference between international and domestic tuition for up to four years (48 months), applied for on the same schedule as admission. Killam Doctoral Scholarships - open to incoming and continuing doctoral students of any citizenship, adjudicated through the Affiliated Fellowships/CGRS-D competition. Lashley and Mary Haggman Memorial Research Award - open to incoming master's and doctoral students of any citizenship, CAD 7,850 in total, for research on memory or memory-related issues. The UBC Okanagan Academic Fund is open year-round to graduate students of any citizenship for scholarship and research initiatives rather than tuition. Note that the UBC Okanagan Graduate Research Scholarships and the British Columbia Graduate Scholarship, which UBC Okanagan lists for entering graduate students, are restricted to Canadian citizens and permanent residents and are NOT open to international applicants. Full-time PhD students are additionally covered by the College of Graduate Studies Minimum Funding Policy, under which the graduate programme guarantees a minimum funding package; the IDPT award cannot be counted towards that minimum. Award list and eligibility columns View scholarship page
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