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 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

7

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Nursing View 16 other PhDs in Nursing in Canada

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

93

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

7

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

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.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Toronto and/or in Canada, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6210 CAD / year

≈ 6210 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6210 CAD / year

≈ 6210 CAD / year

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Nursing.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Toronto

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners