PhD in Nursing in Halifax Canada | Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University | Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 14,819
(c. USD10,838.54)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Dalhousie University's School of Nursing provides a pathway to pursue significant nursing research while obtaining your PhD in Nursing.

Our expert faculty will equip you with the competencies and understanding needed for a future in nursing research and academic scholarship. Within our supportive, team-oriented setting, you'll examine and evaluate matters pertaining to healthcare policy and nursing methodologies, particularly focusing on community wellbeing, family health, and women's health results.

Become part of our alumni network - graduates who have obtained their PhD in Nursing from Dalhousie and subsequently advanced the field through meaningful research and practical innovations.

This PhD program requires full-time commitment, permitting students no more than one weekly day for non-degree related work. The typical completion timeframe is four years.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have

  • First-class thesis Master‚Äôs degree or its equivalent
  • Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
  • Degree granted by university of recognized standing
  • Most candidates for admission to a doctoral program possess a Master's Degree. Direct entry to some programs is possible for those with exceptional academic standing

English language requirement:

  • Internet-based TOEFL (Academic iBT): 92
  • MELAB: 85
  • IELTS: 7
  • CAEL: 70 with no band score lower than 60
  • Dalhousie College of Continuing Education (CCE): A-
  • Pearson English Test PTE Academic: overall score of 65 and nothing below 54

Application deadline is February 1 for September admission.

Tuition CAD 14,819

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