Overview

The Doctor of Nursing program focuses on developing skills in translating research into practice, applying research knowledge in decision-making, and developing and implementing clinical innovations to make an impact on the healthcare system, improving care delivery, and advancing nurse education and scholarship.

Combining on-campus experiences with online coursework, students learn with a blend of innovative online courses and intensive residencies. This flexible model is tailored for students who have considerable professional experience and work commitments.

The hybrid model of learning balances online and in-person learning allows for mentorship with faculty who are engaged in senior leadership positions and creates a community of learning for students.

Outcomes

Graduates of this innovative program at the University of Toronto are prepared for:

Executive leadership roles in healthcare – Chief Executive Officers, Vice-Presidents of Nursing
Mid and senior-level leadership roles in government, policy, professional associations
Leadership roles in government, regulation, policy, quality and safety science
Teaching roles in nursing education programs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Systems, Policy, and the Profession
Nursing Ethics
Doing Qualitative Research: Design and Data Collection
Principles of Leadership and Advanced Clinical Practice in Emergency Preparedness
Advanced Nursing Practice in Oncology
Social Determinants of Health in a Global Context
Issues in Women's Health Care
Theories of Pain: Impact on the Individual, Family, and Society
Persistent Illness: Theoretical, Research, and Practice Implications
Community Participation and Health
Coping With Illness

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nursing View 16 other PhDs in Nursing in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

93

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Be a Registered Nurse holding current registration in at least one jurisdiction
Have a Master’s degree in Nursing or a closely-related field
Have a minimum B+ standing from a recognized University in their Master’s degree in Nursing or related field
Have a minimum of 2 years relevant healthcare leadership experience or advanced nursing education teaching experience
Have strong letters of support from 1 academic and 2 work-related referees
Consistent with the SGS General Regulation 3 English-Language Proficiency, applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not in English must demonstrate proficiency in English. An interview may be required.

Tuition Fee

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International

6210 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6210 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

6210 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6210 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Toronto

1502 - 2563 CAD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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