Program Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing offered by the Ingram School of Nursing in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes rigorous and collaborative learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in critical reading, original thinking, and scientific communication to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.
Our nursing faculty lead cutting-edge research in a wide range of fields including implementation science, psychosocial oncology, digital health, pediatric nursing, pain, public health, and nursing administration, offering a rich variety of learning and research opportunities.
Graduates from 黑料网鈥檚 doctoral program in Nursing have assumed leadership roles in nursing research, academia, and health care administration across Canada, including Deans/directors of nursing programs, provincial nursing officers, executive managers of health networks, and award-winning nurse scholars.
O.I.I.Q. (Ordre des infirmi猫res and infirmiers du Qu茅bec) registration is required only if you are planning to practice as a nurse in Qu茅bec.
Keywords:听nursing, PhD, doctorate, nursing research
Unique Program Features
- The program focuses on the development of advanced skills in critical thinking, scholarly communication, and the conduct of rigorous research related to the student's selected topic of inquiry.;
- The program is open to nurses with either an undergraduate or graduate degree in Nursing, or students who have completed a two-year master鈥檚 program in Nursing or a related field;
- The learning experience at the School is geared towards fostering individual judgment, creativity, and initiative;
- The School is led by nationally recognized researchers and clinicians, students will participate in cutting-edge programs of research and knowledge translation projects related to nursing practice and administration.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- For this program, completion of master鈥檚 level studies with: 1) a degree in nursing (either undergraduate or graduate), OR 2) an interest in pursuing research related to nursing practice, education or administration; minimum cGPA听of 3.3 or higher on a scale of 4.0 (i.e., B+ or 75% average), in your undergraduate and graduate programs
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
Program Website
PhD in Nursing website
Department Contact
Graduate Program graduate2.nursing [at] mcgill.ca (subject: PhD%20in%20Nursing) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
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Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | January 1 | February 1 |
| WINTER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.