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PhD of Nursing

University of Windsor

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

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University of Windsor campus

About the program

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

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): 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 in the relevant discipline with at least 77%
  • Plus supervisor or programme approval
  • References and a research statement. English scores set per programme (IELTS 6.5-7.0
  • TOEFL iBT 83-100).

Accepted academic background

Master's degree in the relevant discipline (some programmes admit strong bachelor's graduates directly; see programme profiles)

Language tests

  • IELTS 7
  • TOEFL iBT 100
  • PTE Academic 68

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Review the admission requirements for this program. Select the correct intake and apply on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and qualification records. Provide language proficiency evidence when required. Complete any additional department requirements for graduate admission. Pay the application fee if required. Check the application status and admission decision. Accept an offer and arrange the study permit documents if needed.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,897 - $27,267 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusWindsor
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Nursing
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Study pace_
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteCompetitive graduate entrance scholarships and departmental awards may be available to eligible full-time research-based graduate students, subject to minimum grades, departmental nomination and programme-specific exclusions. Do not assume a guaranteed award or an identical amount for all graduate programmes.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2027

    80 days left

Scholarships

Competitive graduate entrance scholarships and departmental awards may be available to eligible full-time research-based graduate students, subject to minimum grades, departmental nomination and programme-specific exclusions. Do not assume a guaranteed award or an identical amount for all graduate programmes.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.