| The goal of the PhD (Nursing) program at the University of Alberta (U of A) is to educate for excellence in the development, organization, and testing of nursing knowledge. Rigour, flexibility, and relevance characterize the program: rigor in the level of scholarship; flexibility in the numbers and types of courses required; and relevance both to the discipline of nursing and to the student's goals and interests. Within the PhD program, students are required to develop knowledge in three areas: the discipline of nursing, research methodology, and a substantive subject area of the student's choice. Four areas of concentration are considered fundamental in order to gain a command of the discipline of nursing--nursing theory, nursing research, nursing practice, and nursing history. Each student's program will be individually planned in relation to her/his learning needs in these four areas, dissertation interests, and career goals. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 85 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Alberta, or its equivalent. Students who do not hold the equivalent to this degree may be admitted as qualifying or probationary graduate students and be required to undertake additional course work in nursing theory, practice and/or research equivalent to the level of completion of the University of Alberta MN program before being recommended for admission as a “provisional PhD candidate.” The minimum grade-point average for students having a degree from the University of Alberta is 3.5 or higher. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 587] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 97]
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| Application Notes : | Publications and presentations particularly from the Master’s Degree and a completed “Background Information on PhD Applicant” form that clearly outlines your academic, research, and professional plans/expectations is required. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
Transcripts are also required. |
* 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.