PhD in Nursing in St. Johns Canada | Memorial University of Newfoundland

Memorial University of Newfoundland | St. Johns Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 4,497
(c. USD3,233.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Memorial University provides dynamic Nursing programs designed for students pursuing advanced nursing education. The online Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) enables learners to collaborate with peers nationwide while maintaining professional employment. The on-campus PhD program equips students with the research skills needed to advance nursing scholarship. These programs develop highly skilled nurses capable of implementing evidence-based practices and leading transformative change across healthcare systems and patient care settings.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – This doctoral program focuses on research areas aligned with faculty expertise in the Nursing Faculty. Students must enroll full-time for the initial six semesters (two academic years). The curriculum includes coursework, two internships, graduate seminars, and dissertation research.

Program Durations (Full-time):
Graduate diploma: 5 semesters
MScN: 2-3 years (varies by specialization)
PhD: 4 years

Locations:
St. John's campus and online options

Application Deadlines:
Fall admission deadlines:
January 15 (graduate diploma, MScN)
January 31 (PhD - even-numbered years only)


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

PhD Masters degree in Nursing with a minimum CGPA of 3.4 a graduate course in statistics or graduate courses in research including qualitative and quantitative approaches with some advanced statistical analysis in the quantitative work and license to practice nursing in jurisdiction

Transcripts Grad Transcript and confirmation of degree Grad Confirmation of Degree Awarded - Transcripts should be uploaded to the online application after your application is submitted.
Two 2 letters of appraisal Grad Reference.
Please submit an updated resume.
TOEFL - An aggregate score of 80 - 92 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
IELTS Academic - An aggregate score of 6.5 - 7 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
Duolingo English Test - An aggregate score of 115 - 125 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
CAEL - A score between 50 and 60 in each of four bands with at least 2 band scores of 60
MET - A score of 59 percent.

Tuition CAD 4,497

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