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PhD of Nursing

Queen's University

  • Kingston, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

The online Master of Science in Nursing offers four graduate tracks for BSN-prepared nurses.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Nursing and apply relevant care or professional frameworks
  • Communicate effectively
  • And evaluate evidence-based practice.

Career outcomes

  • Nurse practitioner
  • Nurse educator
  • Nurse executive leader

Curriculum

  • Four tracks (Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Nurse Educator
  • Nurse Executive Leader
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) built on evidence-based practice
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Leadership and health equity
  • Delivered online with clinical components
  • The programme is accredited and offers post-graduate APRN certificates.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master's degree or equivalent in a related field (some programmes state an A- average)
  • Two academic references
  • A supervisor is often required. English: IELTS 7
  • TOEFL iBT
  • PTE 65 or Cambridge 185.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree (or equivalent) in a related field, Two academic references, Supervisor often required.

Language tests

  • IELTS 7
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • PTE Academic 65
  • Cambridge 185

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport identification
  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificates
  • English proficiency evidence where required
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research proposal where required
  • References
  • Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website. Review the doctoral admission requirements for PhD of Nursing. Confirm the academic and research requirements. Prepare a research proposal and identify a suitable research area where required. Submit academic transcripts
  2. Degree certificates
  3. References
  4. English proficiency evidence where required
  5. supporting documents. Complete the doctoral application. Pay the application fee. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$5,988 CAD
Application fee$120 CAD
Deposit$2,500 CAD

Program details

CampusKingston
Faculty or schoolSchool of Nursing
DepartmentSchool of Nursing
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteQueen's University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.