PhD in Nursing

PhD in Nursing is a 4-6 years PhD program taught at University of Manitoba, . The program is offered in campus-based modes with full Time options. To successfully obtain PhD in Nursing from University of Manitoba you are required to complete credit hours. After completion of PhD in Nursing you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Nurse, Nurse Practitioner.

The minimum requirements for admission in PhD in Nursing at University of Manitoba for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Manitoba.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Manitoba as pre-requiste for admission in PhD in Nursing.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To qualify for admission to the PhD in Nursing program, you must have a minimum of:

• A master’s degree, preferably in nursing. Other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Completion of these three courses (9 credit hours) or equivalent:
  • NURS 7320: Philosophy of Nursing Science
  • NURS 7210: Qualitative Research Methods
  • NURS 7220: Quantitative Research Methods

Exceptional Master of Nursing (MN) students from the University of Manitoba who wish to apply to the PhD program before completing the MN program must have completed the above three courses as well as NURS 7340: Evidence Informed Practice (for a total of 12 credit hours).

Students in the PhD in Nursing program will receive approval for admission based on their prior academic and professional performance, research focus, demonstrated leadership and clear readiness to engage in the program. There is an expectation that the students are sufficiently self-directed to pace themselves within the course requirements and time-to-completion policies.

You need to complete credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://umanitoba.ca/explore/programs-of-study/nursing-phd

The College of Nursing’s doctoral program promotes the development of outstanding scholars with emerging programs of research focused on health issues among diverse populations. Our program integrates areas of philosophy of science and knowledge translation along with health care services, systems, and policy research as a foundation to nurture health researchers within the discipline of nursing.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Nurse
• Nurse Practitioner