Doctor of Nursing in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto

University of Toronto | Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 36,470
(c. USD26,176.2)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Launched in September 2021, the Doctor of Nursing (DN) program offers a recognized academic qualification and professional advantage for nurses seeking career growth in dynamic healthcare environments or educational institutions. As healthcare evolves, nurses are stepping up to address these transformations. By engaging in research and pioneering approaches, nurses have the power to reshape both healthcare delivery and nursing education. The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing's DN degree equips professionals with formal credentials and a competitive advantage for leadership roles in ever-changing healthcare and academic systems.
This program merges digital learning with on-campus sessions, delivering instruction through cutting-edge online modules and immersive residencies. Designed for working professionals with extensive experience, this hybrid approach blends remote and in-person education—both live and self-paced—while facilitating guidance from faculty in leadership roles and fostering collaborative learning networks.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have a master's degree in nursing or a closely related field, such as education, public health, health science, health policy, or business administration, with a minimum B+ standing from a recognized university.

Applicants must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse and must have a minimum of two years of relevant health-care leadership experience or advanced nursing education teaching experience.

English language requirements

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Required score: 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.
Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Including Writing and Speaking Sections: Overall score: 93; Writing: 22; Speaking: 22
Academic English Level 60: Required score: B
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Online: Required score: 70 minimum total with at least 60 in each part.
The Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): Required score: 76 minimum total with at least 22 in each component and 32 in writing
Cambridge Assessment English: Required score: minimum 185 overall with at least 176 in each component.

Tuition CAD 36,470

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