PhD - Nursing

4 years: Duration

17,988 CAD: Price

Rolling admission: Start

Rolling admission: Deadline

Phd: Degree

Campus: Format

St. John's / Canada: Location

Memorial University of Newfoundland: School

Program description

For individuals who want to further their nursing education, Memorial University offers fascinating Nursing programmes. Students enrolled in online Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) programmes can interact with classmates from all around the country while continuing to work. The on-campus PhD programme assists students in laying the groundwork for a nursing research programme. All of the programmes equip advanced-level nurses to contribute to evidence-informed practise and provide change leadership at both the system and individual levels in a variety of practise settings.

The PhD programme is offered in areas that reflect the competence and skill of existing Faculty of Nursing faculty members. During the first six semesters (two academic years), all candidates will be required to enrol as full-time students. Coursework, two internships, graduate seminars, and a dissertation are all part of the curriculum.

Program structure

Research in Nursing: Quantitative Methods
Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
Statistics for Advanced Nursing Practice
Research Methods in Nursing
Program Development in Nursing
Education in Nursing
Research in Nursing: Qualitative Methods
Population-Based Nursing
Nursing Individuals and Families Through Life Transitions
Writing for Advanced Nursing Practice
Writing Skills for Nurse Practitioners
Knowledge Translation in Nursing
Leading Change in Nursing
Special Topics in Nursing
Individual Readings and Research in Special Areas
Practicum 1
Practicum 2
Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Practicum 1
Applied Pathophysiology and Clinical Practicum 2
Pharmacotherapy and Therapeutics
Nurse Practitioner Roles and Practice Issues
Adult Advanced Clinical Decision Making 3
Family/All Ages Clinical Decision Making 3
Advanced Clinical Practicum 4

Price

Tuition — 17,988 CAD

OTHER FEES (REQUIRED) amounts listed are for two semesters

Student Services Fee — 100 CAD
Students' Union — 144 CAD
Recreation Fee — 143 CAD
Health Insurance — 523 CAD

Requirements for applicants

Master’s degree in Nursing with a minimum CGPA of 3.4:

a graduate course in statistics or graduate course(s) in research (including qualitative and quantitative approaches with some advanced statistical analysis in the quantitative work);
and license to practice nursing in jurisdiction.

Applicants who did not complete a baccalaureate or post-graduate degree at a recognized university where English is the primary language of instruction must normally complete either the:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and achieve a paper-based score of 580 (or higher), computer-based score of 237 (or higher), or internet-based score of 92-93 (or higher); or
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and achieve a score of 7 (or higher).

About the university

Memorial University has a unique responsibility to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador as the only university in the province. Memorial University was founded as a tribute to the Newfoundlanders who gave their lives in military duty during globe War I and later conflicts. We take inspiration from their efforts to create a better future for our province, our country, and the globe.

Over 115 different nations are represented among Memorial University's 19000+ students. Programs range from the traditional to the cutting edge, and can be found at any of Memorial's five locations or online. Memorial University's worldwide network of nearly 100,000 successful alums enhances the institution's capacity and reputation for leadership in research, teaching, and public engagement. Learn more about Memorial University in this quick read.

Vision, Mission

Vision — Memorial University will rise to prominence as one of Canada's and the world's top public institutions of higher learning, and it will honor its commitment to serving the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Mission — When it comes to education, research, scholarship, creative activity, service, and public engagement, Memorial University is committed to being at the forefront of innovation and excellence. International students and scholars are welcomed and supported at Memorial, and the institution's contributions of knowledge and experience are valued on all levels of society.

Campuses

More than 19,400 students and 3,800 teachers and staff from more than 115 countries study, teach, conduct research, create, and participate in activities at our campuses and other locations. You can attend classes at one of Memorial University's several campuses in Newfoundland and Labrador or anywhere in the world; we also offer 475 courses online.