Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing

The aim of the PhD program is to educate our next generation of nurse researchers and scholars as leaders in nursing practice, education, research, administration, and policy. The PhD program will influence nursing practice, improve care, and promote positive patient/client outcomes.

Program Overview

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing is offered in areas reflective of the strength and expertise of current faculty members in the Faculty of Nursing. All students are required to be on site in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, for the first six semesters (i.e., two academic years).  The program consists of a minimum of six courses, two internships, graduate seminars, and a dissertation.

Program of Study

Students will normally be required to successfully complete a minimum of 18-credit hours of program courses as follows:

YearFallWinterSpring
1

N7011: Nursing The Science

N7100: Nursing Research 1

N7012: Nursing The Profession

N7101: Nursing Research II

N7303: Reading Course (Substantive Area)
2

N7201: Reading Course (Research Methods)

N7203: Statistics 

Comprehensive Exam

Preperation and presentation

of research proposal

Ethics approval

3 Dissertation Research Dissertation Research

 

Dissertation Research

 

4 Dissertation Research

Finalization of dissertation,

dissertation examination

and defense

Convocation