| The University of Victoria School of Nursing puts a strong value on the generation of knowledge in doctoral education. The goal of our Ph.D. program is to prepare nurse scholars to contribute to disciplinary knowledge, critically understand scholarly work in the field, and demonstrate original thinking and research. Programmatic study involves engagement with a variety of philosophical and theoretical perspectives and methodological modes of inquiry with a view to enhancing human health. Graduates will be prepared to launch a program of research that addresses professional nursing practice, policy, or education as a way of enacting their chosen career paths. The Ph.D. program is delivered in a distributed distance learning format, supplemented with two or three mandatory on-campus intensives. Generally, students will need to travel to UVic approximately once per year; however, additional visits may be required as appropriate for the student's progress and supervision. Students will take distance courses through synchronous and asynchronous approaches. The program will require full-time enrolment. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 80 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants will usually hold a baccalaureate and master’s degree in Nursing. Master’s degrees in other disciplines will be considered but students may be required to take additional courses to acquire the necessary grounding in nursing knowledge development. Applicants will be expected to have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 7 (or equivalent) on the UVic scale of 9 in their master’s program although students who have achieved a GPA of less than 7 and have appropriate work experience and additional credentials may be considered. |
| Application Notes : | Applicants must also provide evidence of their facility at scholarly writing, such as a published article or chapter from your master's thesis or a major paper submitted in a graduate course. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.