Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] - Doctorate [3 Years]
$8,541 /Yr On-campus full_time

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Nursing

  • The University of Regina offers Ph.D in Nursing with a duration of 3 years program.
  • Major components for this program are:
    • Knowledge of nursing theory
    • Practice with legal authority and autonomy
    • Perform specific medical procedures
    • The clinical diagnostic and therapeutic knowledge
  • The student to faculty ratio for the nursing program is 20:1.
  • This course is accredited by CASN (Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing).
  • A student could choose Mental Health, Geriatrics, Indigenous Studies, Palliative Care, Maternity, Med/Surg, Pediatrics.
  • Project options are categorized as informal evaluations, and informal defenses are not vetted through the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. 
  • Students may have job opportunities as Nurse Practitioner, Nurse practitioners act as primary care providers, Nurse Anesthetist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $8541 $8541 $8541 $8541
Total Fees $8541 $8541 $8541 $8541

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 70 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6 9 3
Duolingo Duolingo 110 160 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have a thesis-based Master's degree in the discipline to get admission in this program.
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and GRE to get admission in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students have to complete a four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
  • Students with a marginally lower four-year average may be accepted if their performance in the last two complete years is significantly higher (75% or more).
  • Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.