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PhD in Nursing (Online)

Launched in 2008, the Queen's Nursing doctoral degree has an online and in-person blended delivery model. Our experienced faculty use both synchronous and asynchronous teaching modalities to lead small graduate seminars, engaging you in a lively, critical examination of philosophy, policy and theory while you delve into your own areas of research interests.

This innovative research program will not only give you the tools you need to become an expert in clinical, theoretical, and health system issues, but it will also prepare you for a career as a leader in health research, nursing education, clinical practice, and health care administration.

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Program overview, general information.

Our PhD program consists of six courses, five in the first year and one in the second year. There are three mandatory on-site intensive weeks ranging from 5-10 days in length, normally held in early September, mid-January, and early May of the first year of the program. After the intensive weeks, the courses continue with weekly online seminars.

Following the completion of the first-year courses, students will write the comprehensive exam and then take the sixth and final course which is designed to support students in developing a thesis proposal. After a successful oral examination of the thesis proposal, students submit their project for ethics review and then proceed to data collection, analysis, and writing. The thesis requires independent, original research and makes up at least two-thirds of the time normally required for the program.

Upper year students are expected to visit campus at least once per year, normally coinciding with the annual student research conference in spring (usually May); students are required to attend the final thesis examination in person. Nurtured by close mentoring relationships with faculty supervisors, the Queen’s model is to ensure graduate students present and publish their research, and normally complete their program in 4 years.

Additional Resources

• School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (SGSPA)
• SGSPA Academic Calendar
• SGSPA Academic Calendar - Nursing Section
• Society of Graduate and Professional Students
• Queen’s Nursing and Health Research
• Queen’s Collaboration for Health Care Quality (QcHcQ)

Interprofessional Education

Interprofessional education is essential to equip health professional students with the knowledge, expertise, and fundamental values required for collaborative practice. Learn more about how Queen’s Faculty of Health Sciences supports interprofessional education .

• Mandatory o nsite residency in September
• NURS 901: Philosophy of Nursing Science   (online)
• NURS 902: Qualitative Research Methods (online)
• NURS 999: Thesis Research (independently with PhD supervisor) 
• Mandatory o nsite residency in January
• NURS 900: Advanced Statistics and Analytic Techniques (online)
• NURS 903: Advanced Quantitative Measurement, Methods and Design (online)
• NURS 999: Thesis Research (independently with supervisor)

Spring/Summer:

• Mandatory o nsite residency in May (includes NURS 905)
• NURS 905: Nursing, Health Services and Public Policy in Canada  
• Prepare for comprehensive exam (independently with supervisor)
• Write c omprehensive examinations in early fall
• NURS 906: Thesis Seminar Course   (online)
• NURS 999: Thesis Research   (independently with supervisor)
• Graduate Research Day (May)
• Oral t hesis proposal exam late summer/early fall

Year 3/Year 4

• Participate in Graduate Student Research Day each spring
• Final oral t hesis exam, onsite at the end of fourth year

For more course information please visit the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs Academic Calendar .

School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs

International student resources, funding & awards, indigenous applicants.

Deadline to apply: Applications for Fall 2024 are due February 1, 2024.

Applications to all graduate programs are made through the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs starting in September for admission the following year.

Please note, only complete applications will be reviewed by the Graduate Program Committee in the School of Nursing.

Academic Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing science or equivalent, and a b accalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited university.
• Minimum overall average equivalent to B+.
• Two academic letters of reference (e.g. course professors).
• Statement of Interest  (see Additional Required Information tab).
• We strongly encourage applicants to contact  potential supervisors before applying.
• Applicants without an baccalaureate degree in nursing will be considered, but are strongly encouraged to contact the program prior to applying.

Additional Required Information

In addition to the online application submitted to the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs, the following documents must be submitted to [email protected] :  

• Describe your research experience to date (e.g. grants, publications, unpublished studies). Max. 250 words.
• Describe your proposed plan of research. What problem do you plan to address and why? What is its importance to the discipline? Describe a possible study design (e.g. framework, methodology). Max. 400 words.
• Describe how you have advocated for health equity, diversity, inclusion, indigeneity, and/or accessibility (EDIIA) within the healthcare system. How has your experience influenced your career path and other pursuits to this point? Max. 300 words.
• What will be your strategy in your personal and professional life to manage the time commitment this program requires? This can include any academic accommodations that you plan to request. Max. 250 words.
• Proof of registration as a nurse in local province or own country; and
• Curriculum Vitae .

International Applicants

The required  b accalaureate degree in nursing must be equivalent to a 4-year Canadian program.

In addition to the academic requirements, applicants must provide:

Proof of registration as a registered nurse in own country (will not be required to register with College of Nurses of Ontario). International students who are not registered in Ontario will be unable to conduct thesis research that requires registration;

Proficiency in English . Applicants whose first language is not English or who have not recently studied for at least one complete year at a post-secondary institution where English is the official language of instruction, will be required to obtain satisfactory results in an English language proficiency test, as part of the application process, and before their application will be considered complete.

Please visit the   School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am an international student who is not registered with the college of nurses of ontario, can i still apply.

As an international applicant you are not required to be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, but must be registered as a nurse in your own country.  If you are not registered as a nurse in Ontario during the program you will be unable to conduct thesis research that requires registration.  This limitation on thesis research topics should be considered and discussed with a potential thesis supervisor prior to submitting your application.

Can I take the program part-time?

No, this is a full-time program only. Most of the course work involved in the program occurs in the first year and most classes are organized for Mondays and Tuesdays.

How do I decide on a thesis supervisor?

The decision on a supervisor is made by the Graduate Program Committee, following discussions between you and a potential faculty supervisor. A faculty member must be able to supervise thesis research in your area of interest and be willing to do so, given their current work commitments. It is recommended that you review profiles of faculty members on the  School of Nursing website  to determine if there is someone who conducts research in your area.

Do I have to have a thesis topic before I come?

Normally, you should have a general area of research interest before you begin the program, but a specific thesis topic is developed as you engage in course work and discussions with your thesis supervisor. On occasion, an applicant may have a specific plan for research, but this is not typical.

Are there scholarships available?

The Graduate Program Committee nominates individual applicants and students for internal scholarships and awards for which they are eligible. In order to be considered for awards in the first year, your application should be completed by February 1st. You are also encouraged to apply for external scholarships and fellowships as early as possible, as some of these may then be available to you during your first year of study. These are often offered by professional organizations or associations in nursing. You may also have the opportunity to work as a teaching assistant and/or research assistant.   Contact us  if you would like more information about potential external funding. 

My experience as a student in the Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing was so many things. The courses were taught by brilliant professors who are experts in the subject matter. I learned the fundamental skills necessary to be a successful researcher and academic. The program encourages dissemination of student research and provides opportunities for national and international networking. After completing the program, I was recruited for a tenure-track faculty position at my university of choice. I have a career that I love and the knowledge and ability to help make a difference.

Amanda Vandyk , RN, PHD (Queen’s 2013) Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Ottawa

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• Master of Science in Nursing (MScN)

Graduate Program Information

For more information about graduate programs in the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, please use the appropriate contact below:

MN-LPNP Program Tel: 519-661-2111 x882440 Email: [email protected]

Other Nursing Programs Tel: 519-661-2111 x83409 Email: [email protected]

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program prepares nurse scientists to conduct research and to assume major roles in the development, evaluation, and dissemination of knowledge about issues of interest to nursing. Acculturated into an academic environment that embodies scholarship, graduates of this program are well-prepared for careers as researchers and educators in both academic and/or healthcare settings.

Students benefit from small classes and excellent access to world-class professors with varied expertise. Nurtured by close mentoring relationships with faculty advisors, students in the doctoral program engage early and continuously in research under the supervision of an advisory committee.

The program emphasizes openness to, and respect for, multiple ways of knowing, living, and being healthy, and valuing of varied philosophical, epistemological, and theoretical viewpoints. The program is closely linked with the research programs of faculty members and is designed for completion in four to five years of full-time study. Please note that applicants to the PhD program are encouraged to contact individual faculty members to discuss their research interests and potential research projects. Applicants to the PhD program must have an agreement for supervision in place to be offered admission to the program.

The PhD program is ideal for students with a strong interest and demonstrated excellence in research as they consider pursuing an advanced career in research, academia, and/or organizational leadership in healthcare and professional settings. Graduates of the PhD program are prepared to engage in advanced roles, such as:

• Senior leadership roles in academia and healthcare organizations
• Educator roles in both academic/or healthcare settings
• Private industry (e.g., research scientist, consultant, policy development)

The PhD program offers master’s-prepared registered nurses who are seeking a doctoral degree the opportunity to engage and advance their research and scholarly inquiry within their area of research interest that is linked with both the school’s and faculty’s area of research expertise.

Students in the PhD program will work with their supervisor(s) to develop a research proposal. Information about the strategic research themes in the School of Nursing can be found at https://www.uwo.ca/fhs/nursing/research/index.html .

Program Objectives

Graduate of the PhD program will:

• Understand the theoretical foundations of nursing science
• Design and conduct research relevant to significant problems in the discipline of nursing
• Demonstrate a commitment to ethical inquiry for the advancement of knowledge in the discipline, and value different approaches to knowledge generation for the discipline

The deadline to apply for the PhD program is February 1 . All application documents (i.e., transcripts, letters of reference, and supplemental materials) must be received by the deadline. Review of complete application files begins after February 1 and continues until spaces in each program are filled. Late applications will only be reviewed if space remains in the program. Incomplete applications cannot be reviewed, and it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application file is complete.

Admission Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in nursing (e.g., BScN, BSN, BN). Internationally educated nurses may be asked to submit a World Evaluation Services (WES) report to confirm degree equivalence to those accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN)
• Completion of a master's degree in nursing or other health care related field
• Admission averages are based on grades from the applicant's master's program
• Applicants may contact potential supervisors directly, providing them with a CV, master's transcript and a brief description of the applicant's research interests
• Applicants from non-thesis master's programs will also be considered but may be asked to complete a qualifying research project early in their program of study
• PhD applicants may be required to attend an interview with a panel of core faculty as part of the application process
• Canadian applicants must be registered with their provincial nursing regulatory body as a Registered Nurse (RN) with no practice restrictions
• Meet English language proficiency requirements
• Show proof of RN registration in their home country
• International students enrolled in the PhD program are not required to hold registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) , provided they are currently qualified to practice nursing in their home country. Prospective students must provide this information when applying to the program. Students who do not hold a CNO license will not be permitted to enroll in courses that include a clinical practice component or supervise undergraduate students in clinical practice.

Application Requirements

• Referees are contacted after their names are submitted in the online application
• Transcripts of all postsecondary coursework (including bachelor’s degree in nursing)
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• The applicant should explain their reasoning for pursuing this program of study
• Maximum length: Four double-spaced pages
• Supplemental Application Form (PDF)
• Supervisory agreement
• Writing sample (e.g., master's thesis, published papers, course paper, manuscripts)

Review of Applications and Offers of Admission

The Graduate Program Admissions Committee reviews all applications meeting the minimum academic average of 78% (B+) and determines whether to offer admission based on a number of factors, including:

• Past academic achievement
• Quality of referee assessments
• Clarity and fit of the applicant’s written goals with the program goals
• Alignment of the applicant's research interests with the School's areas of strength
• Evidence of engagement in professional activities
• Evidence of leadership
• Quality of oral and/or written communication

Applications will not be reviewed until a supervisory agreement has been submitted. Offers of admission are made as applications are considered, with the first offers being made in April. Successful applicants may accept their offers of admission online.

Course Work

PhD students normally complete all course work requirements within 16 to 24 months of initial registration, although this varies depending on the student’s substantive focus and knowledge prior to entering the program.

Core Courses (all required)

• Nursing 9681: Philosophy of Nursing Science
• Nursing 9683: Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
• Nursing 9684: Advanced Qualitative Research Methodology

Students in the PhD program may be required to take additional courses to support their research at the recommendation of their supervisor/advisory committee.

For more detailed information about graduate courses offerings in the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, visit the Course Offerings page.

Other Required Courses

In consultation with their supervisor(s) and advisory committee, students may be required to enroll in additional courses to complement and broaden their understanding of the state of the science within their chosen field of study. These courses must be at or above the 9000-level and may be taken from within the School of Nursing or from other departments.

A limited number of graduate courses may be taken at other universities with approval from the supervisor(s) and advisory committee and the chair of the graduate program. An agreement among Ontario universities allows a Western student to take a course as a ‘guest’ at another Ontario university without paying additional tuition fees. For more information about this option, please contact the graduate programs assistant.

Doctoral Seminar

Students in the PhD program are required to participate in at least three terms of doctoral seminar to complete the doctoral seminar milestone. Generally, students will participate in doctoral seminar during the fall and winter terms of their first year, and the fall term of second year. Students are welcome to attend doctoral seminars even after they have completed the seminar milestone.

Dissertation Research

All PhD students must undertake an independent research study that advances the knowledge within their field of study. To ensure adequate mentoring during this process, the focus of the student’s dissertation must align with the supervisor’s program of research and expertise. Three program milestones related to the dissertation (i.e., coursework, proposal, and final dissertation) must be successfully completed.

Supervisor(s) and Advisory Committee

Students are admitted to the PhD program in part based on having a supervisory agreement in place with a faculty member(s). After admission, an advisory committee, which is comprised of the student’s supervisor(s) and other faculty advisors, is formed. Decisions about the composition of this committee are made in consultation with the student’s supervisor(s) with the goal of ensuring that the student has access to the necessary breadth of expertise to successfully complete the PhD degree requirements.

The Government of Canada recently announced a cap on new study permits . We have been assured that this cap will not affect incoming Master’s or Doctoral applicants.

If you have any immigration-related questions, Western International’s immigration advisors are happy to help. Please visit Western International’s website , make an appointment with an advisor,  or contact the advising team at [email protected] .

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PhD in Nursing

The  Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Nursing (PhD) is a thesis-based (dissertation) degree program. The first intake for this newly approved full-time degree program was Fall 2017 . Please see flyer for details about this program and course sequence.

Applicants to the Faculty of Nursing PhD program are not required to identify a supervisor before  beginning the program.  Students admitted to the program are assigned a Faculty Advisor in the first semester of study.  Faculty advisors may transition to the role of Supervisor.  If not, faculty advisors will assist with selection of a Supervisor.

PhD  Admission requirements

Application deadline : Application deadline February 1 or until program is full.   All required documents must be submitted by application deadline.   

Application instructions: Please read the application instructions . Prospective students must apply via the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Graduate Studies .

Additional information : Please see the online graduate calendar for details about this program.   

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Contact Information: Suneeta Singh Graduate Secretary Faculty of Nursing [email protected] 519.253.3000, x2260

Dr. Jody Ralph Acting Associate Dean, Graduate Programs in the Faculty of Nursing [email protected]  519.253.3000, x2271

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School of Graduate Studies

Nursing science, program overview.

The Master of Nursing (MN) program prepares advanced nursing practitioners with specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in a defined area of nursing to design programs and influence practice. The program offers three fields:

• Clinical Nursing
• Health Systems Leadership and Administration
• Nurse Practitioner

The  Doctor of Nursing  (DN) program, effective September 2021,  provides a formal, academic credential and competitive edge for those looking to advance their nursing careers in complex and changing health-care systems or education settings.

The Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is designed to prepare scientists and scholars with the analytical and research skills required to expand knowledge of clinical, theoretical, and health systems issues.

Quick Facts

Master of nursing, program description.

The MN program prepares advanced nurses with specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in a defined area of nursing. The program offers three fields: Clinical Nursing; Health Systems Leadership and Administration; and Nurse Practitioner.

Field: Clinical Nursing

Minimum admission requirements.

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Nursing Science's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Applicants must hold the BScN degree of the University of Toronto or an equivalent degree. Applicants must have obtained at least a mid-B standing in the final year of undergraduate study and, in addition, must have obtained at least a B standing in the next-to-final year.

Applicants must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse or equivalent.

• For further information about applying, please email [email protected] or visit the website .

Program Requirements

• To qualify for the degree, students shall complete a program of study outlined by the Graduate Department of Nursing Science.
• NUR1170H, NUR1171H, NUR1174H, NUR1175H, NUR1176H, and NUR1177H;
• a 1.0 FCE practicum-based course (NUR1179Y), which should be taken alone in the final session and only after completion of all other coursework and program requirements;
• two elective field of study courses (1.0 FCE). One of these two field of study courses may be selected from outside the Faculty of Nursing.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)

3 years full-time

Field: Health Systems Leadership and Administration

• Applicants must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse or equivalent and must have a minimum of two years (3,900 hours) of full-time (or equivalent) experience as a Registered Nurse.
• For further information about applying, please email [email protected] or visit the Nursing website .
• NUR1016H, NUR1027H, NUR1127H, NUR1151H, NUR1152H, NUR1156H, NUR1157H, and NUR1161H;
• a 1.0 FCE practicum-based course (NUR1169Y), which should be taken alone in the final session and only after completion of all other coursework and program requirements.
• This field of study is offered in a hybrid learning format including online and required on-campus, in-class learning. There are two required on-campus learning periods: one embedded in NUR1151H in Year 1 and the second embedded in NUR1169Y in Year 2. Courses are prescribed and normally students progress through the program within a defined student cohort. Normally, successful completion of Year 1 courses is required for students to enter Year 2 of their program.
• Fall — NUR1156H and NUR1027H
• Winter — NUR1127H and NUR1151H*
• Summer — NUR1152H*
• Fall — NUR1016H and NUR1161H
• Winter — NUR1157H
• Summer — NUR1169Y*
• *NUR1151H and NUR1169Y both include a required on-campus, in-class learning experience. NUR1152H and NUR1169Y include a required practicum component and required eLearning activities.

Field: Nurse Practitioner

Admissions to the emphasis in Paediatric have been administratively suspended.

• NUR1094H, NUR1095H, NUR1097H, and NUR1138H;
• Adult: NUR1101H; NUR1115H; NUR1140H; NUR1141H; NUR1215H; and NUR1221Y or
• Paediatric: NUR1102H; NUR1116H and NUR1216H; NUR1144H; NUR1145H; and NUR1222Y or
• Primary Health Care — Global Health: NUR1114H; NUR1117H and NUR1217H; NUR1142H; NUR1143H; and NUR1223Y

NUR1221Y, NUR1222Y, and NUR1223Y must be taken alone in the final session and only after completion of all other coursework and program requirements.

• This field of study is offered in a hybrid learning format including online and required on-campus, in-class learning.

Doctor of Nursing

The Doctor of Nursing (DN) is a professional doctoral program designed to prepare nurses with the required skills to apply knowledge in diverse settings and (a) lead in dynamic, fast-paced, technologically advanced and sophisticated health-care environments and (b) teach in nursing education. Students will engage in advanced education related to leadership and knowledge application in health-care or nursing education.

The DN is offered in a hybrid online (required courses) and on-site (required residencies) delivery model. Students will normally complete this full-time program in eight sessions compressed over three years due to cohort-based delivery and extensive use of the Summer sessions.

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.

Applicants must provide three reference letters: two work-related and one academic.

Applicants must submit a letter of intent outlining their reasons for applying to the program and a proposed thesis project.

Applicants whose primary language is not English and who have graduated from a university where the primary language of instruction and examination is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements. An interview may be required.

Students must successfully complete a total of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

coursework (4.0 FCEs):

1.5 required FCEs: NUR1301H, NUR1302H, and NUR1303H

0.5 elective FCE relevant to the student's focus: NUR1331H, NUR1332H, NUR1333H, NUR1334H, or NUR1335H

2.0 FCEs in seminar courses: NUR1311H, NUR1312H, NUR1313H, and NUR1314H.

internships (1.0 FCE):

0.5 FCE: NUR1398H DN Internship 1 (Credit/No Credit) normally completed in the Summer session of Year 1.

0.5 FCE: NUR1399H DN Internship 2 (Credit/No Credit) normally completed in the Fall session of Year 2.

Residencies. Students must complete three residencies consisting of intensive on-campus classes.

Symposium. In the final session, students will present their thesis and discuss knowledge transfer and exchange plans for implementing their innovations in practice, policy, and/or education.

Literature review paper. Students must demonstrate their ability to review, analyze, and synthesize relevant material by the end of the third session (Year 1). The paper includes published and peer-reviewed research, gray literature, policies, guidelines, etc.

Thesis. Students must complete a written thesis proposal by the end of the fifth session (Year 2). The thesis requires students to identify and investigate a practice problem, articulate and apply theory and evidence to the problem, design strategies for action to address the problem, report on strategies implemented to address the problem, and discuss the results and knowledge dissemination plan.

Doctoral Final Oral Examination (FOE). Students must complete an FOE of the thesis by the end of the final session in Year 3.

Doctor of Philosophy

The full-time PhD program prepares scientists with the required analytical and research skills to study nursing, health systems, or other related problems.

Applicants may enter the PhD program via one of two routes: 1) following completion of an appropriate master’s degree; or 2) transfer from the University of Toronto MN program.

PhD Program

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies.

Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Nursing Science's additional admission requirements stated below. Applicants must have a master's degree or its equivalent in nursing or related field with at least a B+ standing from a recognized university.

Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.

For further information about admissions, please contact the Graduate Department of Nursing Science.

Successful completion of all required courses by the end of Year 2 in the program.

Students must successfully complete a minimum of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) that include:

PhD Seminar (1.0 FCE):

NUR1081H (0.5 FCE, Credit/No Credit). Students attend the seminar biweekly for the Fall and Winter of Year 1.

NUR1082H (0.5 FCE, Credit/No Credit). Students attend the seminar weekly for the Fall and Winter of Year 2.

Research methods course NUR1079Y Research Methods for Knowledge Discovery (1.0 FCE)

one course (0.5 FCE) related to the substantive area of study and thesis plans

one course (0.5 FCE) may be either a method or substantive area course as determined by the student and the supervisory committee.

Students must attain a minimum average standing at the B+ level for required courses.

Students are normally expected to complete all required courses (3.0 FCEs) by the end of Year 2. If all required courses are not successfully completed (with a minimum average standing at the B+ level) by the end of Year 3, the Faculty of Nursing will normally make a recommendation to SGS for termination of registration.

Literature Review Paper

Successful completion of the literature review paper.

The literature review paper topic as well as type and format of the literature review paper must be approved by the supervisor (with signed documentation by the student and supervisor) by March 1 of Year 1. This agreement should specify the problem statement, the format/type of literature review that is appropriate to the area of study, and to the scholarly traditions within which the student's research is situated.

The literature review paper must be submitted by September 30 of Year 2. The submitted literature review paper will be formally reviewed and evaluated by the supervisor and at least one additional thesis committee member. Written and verbal feedback about the submitted literature review paper will be provided to the student at a supervisory committee meeting. For the literature review paper to be considered a pass, both faculty members' assessments of the literature review paper must be at the successful completion or pass level . If both examinations are considered pass, the student may receive either a satisfactory or excellent rating at their supervisory committee meeting. If one or both paper reviews are rated unsatisfactory or not pass, then the student receives an unsatisfactory rating at the supervisory committee meeting.

If the student does not successfully complete the literature review paper first submitted, the student will have one additional opportunity to revise and rewrite the literature review paper, based on the feedback received at the supervisory committee. The student must resubmit the revised literature review paper by December 1 of Year 2. This revised literature review paper must be formally evaluated by the supervisor and one other thesis committee member (normally the same committee member who completed the assessment of the original literature review paper). The student will receive feedback about the revised literature review paper at a supervisory committee meeting. For the literature review to be considered a pass, both faculty members' assessments of the literature review must be at the pass level. If both reviews are considered pass, the student may receive either a satisfactory or excellent rating at their supervisory committee meeting. If one or both reviews are rated failure/not pass , then the student receives an unsatisfactory rating at the supervisory committee meeting.

If the student does not successfully complete the literature review paper on the second attempt, the Faculty of Nursing will normally recommend to SGS that the student's registration in the PhD program be terminated.

Thesis Proposal

Successful defence of the thesis proposal, normally by the end of Year 2.

Students are normally expected to defend their thesis proposal by the end of Year 2 of their program. Students must successfully defend their thesis proposal no later than the end of Year 3. The format of the proposal will be similar to that of a modified tri-council grant application. Assessment of the thesis proposal consists of both the written proposal and the oral defence of the proposal. Students who do not successfully defend the proposal after the first attempt may have one additional opportunity to successfully present and defend the written proposal, and this must be accomplished before the end of Year 3 of the program.

If the student does not successfully defend the thesis proposal by the end of Year 3 (including a second attempt, if required), the Faculty of Nursing will recommend to SGS that the student's registration in the PhD program be terminated.

The student's dissertation will be defended in the Doctoral Final Oral Examination of the School of Graduate Studies.

4 years full-time; 5 years transfer-from-master's

6 years full-time; 7 years transfer-from-master's

Post-Master's Nurse Practitioner (PMNP) Diploma

The PMNP Diploma provides students holding an appropriate graduate degree the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills required to practise as a nurse practitioner. Students choose one of the following emphases: Adult, Paediatric, or Primary Health Care — Global Health.

Applicants to the Post-Master's Nurse Practitioner (PMNP) diploma program must have completed a master's degree in nursing or an equivalent graduate degree that includes clinical nursing experience and a minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.

Preference is given to applicants who have one or more years in an advanced nursing practice role (in addition to clinical experience) and support within their employment setting.

All students in the PMNP diploma program are required to complete a total of 3.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

Emphasis: Adult

NUR1101H Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning (Adult)

NUR1115H Advanced Health Assessment and Therapeutic Management (Adult) 1

NUR1140H Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapeutics 1 (Adult)

NUR1141H Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapeutics 2 (Adult)

NUR1215H Advanced Health Assessment and Therapeutic Management (Adult) 2

NUR1221Y Nurse Practitioners: Roles and Issues (Adult)

Emphasis: Paediatric

NUR1102H Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning (Paediatric)

NUR1116H Advanced Health Assessment and Therapeutic Management (Paediatric) 1

NUR1144H Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapeutics 1 (Paediatric)

NUR1145H Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapeutics 2 (Paediatric)

NUR1216H Advanced Health Assessment and Therapeutic Management (Paediatric) 2

NUR1222Y Nurse Practitioners: Roles and Issues (Paediatric)

Emphasis: Primary Health Care — Global Health

NUR1114H Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning (Primary Health Care — Global Health)

NUR1117H Advanced Health Assessment and Therapeutic Management (Primary Health Care — Global Health) 1

NUR1142H Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapeutics 1 (Primary Health Care — Global Health)

NUR1143H Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapeutics 2 (Primary Health Care — Global Health)

NUR1217H Advanced Health Assessment and Therapeutic Management (Primary Health Care — Global Health) 2

NUR1223Y Nurse Practitioners: Roles and Issues (Primary Health Care — Global Health)

In each emphasis, four courses require learners to be engaged in clinical practice .

6 sessions (2 years) part-time

6 years part-time

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The Ph.D. program prepares graduates who will provide leadership in the generation, integration, and implementation of knowledge aimed at improving health and health care. Our graduates have expanded spheres of influence in academic institutions, practice settings, and policy arenas. Students join a community of scholars where supervisors are committed to supporting educational programs that meet students’ interests and growth in scholarly engagement with the nursing discipline. All doctoral students must successfully complete a comprehensive examination, an oral candidacy examine, and a research dissertation meeting the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies requirements. Program applicants are admitted based on outstanding achievement in their master's program; evidence of leadership potential for research and scholarship; self-direction; and goals that fit with program resources. Canadian students must hold practicing nurse registration in BC or another province. International students must meet general eligibility criteria for nurse registration in BC. Transfer from the M.S.N. to the Ph.D. program occurs based on Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies regulations.

For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website

What makes the program unique?

This exciting program prepares researchers and leaders to advance research knowledge, and the dissemination and application of findings to nursing and health care. Students join research supervisors in a community of scholars (other students and faculty members) to develop a program that takes them to new levels of knowledge and skill with career relevant competencies. In addition to core courses, students are encouraged to gain advanced expertise in research methods and other skills through rich course offerings, seminars, colloquia, conferences and independent studies available at UBC. Interdisciplinary collaboration is promoted.

From the earliest interactions with my future supervisors, I felt as though I was respected as a nurse, as a novice researcher, and as a student, and I realized that I would be well-supported throughout the long journey that is a doctoral degree

Sabina Staempfli

Quick Facts

Program enquiries, admission information & requirements, 1) check eligibility, minimum academic requirements.

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

• Canada or the United States
• International countries other than the United States

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 100

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 7.0

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is required by some applicants. Please check the program website.

2) Meet Deadlines

3) prepare application, transcripts.

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

Letters of Reference

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Statement of Interest

Many programs require a statement of interest , sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Supervision

Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)

Applicants are expected to identify a faculty member who has agreed to serve as supervisor before the application will be assessed. All applicants are strongly encouraged to speak with the Graduate Programs Admission Officer and/or PhD program coordinator prior to completing the application form, and to seek assistance (as necessary) in identifying a potential supervisor. Applicants should also browse faculty profiles to identify faculty they are interested in working with.

Citizenship Verification

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

4) Apply Online

All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

Tuition & Financial Support

Financial support.

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.

Program Funding Packages

All full-time students in UBC-Vancouver PhD programs will be provided with a funding package of at least $24,000 for each of the first four years of their PhD from September 2024. The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. Please note that many graduate programs provide funding packages that are substantially greater than $24,000 per year. Please check with your prospective graduate program for specific details of the funding provided to its PhD students.

Average Funding

• 10 students received Teaching Assistantships. Average TA funding based on 10 students was $11,004.
• 2 students received Research Assistantships. Average RA funding based on 2 students was $25,222.
• 11 students received Academic Assistantships. Average AA funding based on 11 students was $6,411.
• 28 students received internal awards. Average internal award funding based on 28 students was $16,129.
• 6 students received external awards. Average external award funding based on 6 students was $32,500.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)

Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA)

Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .

Graduate Academic Assistantships (GAA)

Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

Foreign government scholarships

Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

Cost Estimator

Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.

Career Outcomes

34 students graduated between 2005 and 2013: 1 is in a non-salaried situation; for 0 we have no data (based on research conducted between Feb-May 2016). For the remaining 33 graduates:

Sample Employers in Higher Education

Sample employers outside higher education, sample job titles outside higher education, phd career outcome survey, career options.

Graduates of our PhD Program have advanced competencies in nursing research and scholarship, research team participation and management, interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching, entrepreneurship, and translating results to action. They are innovative in their approaches to finding solutions to problems in nursing and healthcare delivery. Our graduates follow a long tradition of being recognized leaders in the field of nursing, who are working to advance the profession for future generations. Graduates take leadership roles within the health authorities or business and faculty positions at university and colleges worldwide.

Alumni on Success

Heather McDonald

Job Title Health Director

Employer Seabird Island Band

Sandra Lauck

Job Title Clinician Scientist

Employer St. Paul's Hospital

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

ENROLMENT DATA

Completion rates & times, upcoming doctoral exams, friday, 7 june 2024 - 9:00am.

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Advice and insights from UBC Faculty on reaching out to supervisors

These videos contain some general advice from faculty across UBC on finding and reaching out to a supervisor. They are not program specific.

This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.

• Abdulai, Fatawu (Clinical nursing, primary (preventive care); Health informatics; human-computer interaction; Health technology design; Informatics/Digital health; Sexual health equity)
• Baumbusch, Jennifer (long-term residential care, family caregiving, Intellectual Disability, nursing care of older adults )
• Boschma, Geertje (History of nursing and health care, with special emphasis on mental health and mental health nursing)
• Brown, Helen Jean (Maternal-infant and women)
• Browne, Annette (Health inequalities, indigenous peoples, women's health, cultural safety, primary health care interventions to improve health outcomes, marginalized populations, health policy)
• Bungay, Vicky (sexuality, sex work, harm reduction, drug use, intersectionality, ethnography, communication technologies, community based research, Health inequities affecting men and women working in the commercial sex industry and people who are street-involved, leadership, public health nursing, mental health, sexual health, HIV, and harm reduction programming)
• Campbell, Suzanne (Clinical nursing, primary (preventive care); lactation support; interprofessional health professional education; health communication; Interpersonal Communication; leadership in nursing; Community Health / Public Health; Health Promotion; Educational Technologies; Health Care Technologies; simulation nursing education; social determinants of health; Adult Education and Continuing Education; global maternal-infant-child health)
• Clark, Drew (Health sciences; healthcare ethics; Health Equity; healthcare decision making; transgender health)
• Currie, Leanne (Nursing; Health Care Technologies; Health information systems; Artificial Intelligence; Biomedical Technologies; decision making; Computer Architecture; Software Development; Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare; Biomedical and Health Informatics; data science; Human Computer Interaction and Design)
• Dahinten, Susan (Social determinants and processes of child development, identification, intervention and the prevention of developmental problems)
• Dev, Rubee (Pediatrics and reproductive medicine, n.e.c.; Nursing; women's health; maternal & child health; sexual & reproductive health; chronic disease prevention & management; health system & services)
• Garrett, Bernard Mark (Nursing; Health Care Technologies; Ethics and Health; Deception in Healthcare; Media Influence on Behavior; Virtual Reality (VR); Augmented reality; Evidence-based practice; Alternative Medicine; CAM; Healthcare Regulation)
• Haase, Kristen (Nursing, n.e.c.; oncology; Older Adults; Geriatric oncology; Health systems research; Mixed Methods Research; Qualitative research; Self-management; E-health)
• Havaei, Farinaz (Nursing; factors that influence nurses’ ability to provide effective patient care; health human resource optimization)
• Hirani, Saima (Psychosocial, sociocultural and behavioral determinants of health; Mental health nursing; Social sciences; mental health; Mental health promotion; psychosocial interventions; Vulnerable Groups; social support; resilience)
• Howard, Fuchsia (health service needs of vulnerable, high-risk survivors of acute life-threatening illness, specifically, cancer survivors and survivors of critical illnesses; hereditary cancer prevention and risk management and psychosocial and ethnocultural factors that shape health and illness experiences)
• Hung, Lillian (Geriatric nursing; Medical and biomedical engineering; Impact of technology and environment on the care experiences of persons with dementia; dementia education; quality improvement; Participatory action research)
• Jenkins, Emily (optimizing mental health and substance use outcomes; collaborative mental health promotion strategies; health services and policy development and redesign; knowledge translation approaches; healthy public policy development)
• Lauck, Sandra (health service delivery to support the implementation of innovative approaches to cardiac disease, minimally invasive treatment of valvular heart disease)
• Ojukwu, Emmanuela (Health sciences; Social sciences; Humanities and the arts; Racial and gender health disparities and inequities; African, Carribbean and Black Immigrant Health; Women, Maternal-Infant, Youth Health; Psycho-social and Socio-ecologic determinants of health; Mental health, HIV/AIDS and other STIs; intersectionality)
• Oliffe, John (Care; Sociology and related studies; Men's Health Promotion; Male Depression and Suicide; Psychosocial Prostate Cancer Care; Smoking Cessation)
• Phinney, Alison (Capacities of older people for successfully coping with the functional consequences of aging and disease)
• Ramsay, Scott (impact of neurological disorders on children and youth, their families, and the health care system; health inequities; health and wellbeing of children and youth)
• Ranger, Manon (Neurodevelopment; Clinical nursing, secondary (acute care); neurodevelopment; Early-adversity; Biomarkers of early stress exposure; Brain development; pain; Prematurity)
• Saewyc, Elizabeth (Homeless or street involved youth, sexual minority youth, sexual exploitation of youth, discrimination, trauma and resilience., Youth health issues, stigma, violence, trauma, adolescent health, protective factors, sexual minority, homeless, immigrant, indigenous)

Doctoral Citations

Sample thesis submissions.

• Concussion among children and youth in British Columbia : follow-up visits and health outcomes
• Characterization and management of technology-mediated adverse events in primary and community care
• Development and application of destigmatising design principles in sexual health-related technologies
• Learning from experiences of peer support at an integrated youth service organization : a qualitative study
• Testing the theoretical framework of the Runaway Intervention Program
• Cervical cancer screening uptake and experiences of Black African immigrant women in the context of a comprehensive provincial screening program in B.C. Canada
• Nurses' enactment of equity-promoting practices in the emergency department : a discourse analysis
• Living as a young person with home mechanical ventilation : a critical narrative inquiry

Related Programs

Same specialization.

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Same Academic Unit

• Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics (GCCI)
• Master of Health Leadership and Policy in Clinical Education (MHLP)
• Master of Health Leadership and Policy in Seniors Care (MHLP)
• Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN)

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program prepares nurse scientists to conduct research and to assume major roles in the development, evaluation and dissemination of knowledge about issues of interest to Nursing. Acculturated into an academic environment that embodies scholarship, graduates of this program are well-prepared for careers as researchers and educators in both academic and health care settings. Students benefit from small classes and excellent access to world-class professors with varied expertise. Nurtured by close mentoring relationships with faculty advisors, students in the doctoral program engage early and continuously in research under the supervision of an advisory committee. The program emphasizes openness to, and respect for, multiple ways of knowing, living, and being healthy, and valuing of varied philosophical, epistemological, and theoretical viewpoints. The program is closely linked with the research programs of faculty members.

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• Full-time study
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Applicants are encouraged to apply for the following scholarships (if eligible):

• Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS)
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• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
• Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)

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• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a program that is accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) or approved by an appropriate provincial nursing organization.
• GPA of 78 per cent (B+) or higher
• Undergraduate preparation in research and statistics
• RN registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and able to practice without restrictions (expect international students).
• Current membership in the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (except international students).
• Completion of a master's degree in Nursing (or other field related to health care).
• Agreement for supervision from a faculty member whose research aligns with the applicant's interests and who has been approved to supervise PhD students.
• Completion of a master’s thesis/research project.
• Applicants from non-thesis Master's programs will also be considered, and may be asked to complete a Qualifying Research Project early in their program of study.
• PhD applicants may be required to interview with a panel of core faculty as part of the application process.

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• International students must meet English language fluency requirements

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The Nursing graduate program provides registered nurses with the opportunity to advance their education and become leaders in nursing practice, education, research and policy.

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To qualify for the masters course-based Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner program, applicants must have worked full-time as a registered nurse for two years. Students in the graduate program have access to the educational, research and clinical resources of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the services of the Hamilton-Wentworth health care community.

Areas of Research

• Illness prevention and management
• Healthy equity and disparity
• Health system integration and innovation

Nursing (PhD)

The Nursing graduate program provides registered nurses with the opportunity to become clinical health science investigators in Nursing, contributing to the development and evaluation of health care interventions and programs.

The program offers studies leading to the PhD students having access to the educational, research and clinical resources of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the services of the Hamilton-Wentworth health care community.

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (GDip)

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioners (PHC NPs) are registered nurses, who are specialists in primary health care, and provide accessible, comprehensive and effective care to clients of all ages. They are experienced nurses with additional nursing education which enables them to provide individuals, families, groups and communities with health services in health promotion, disease and injury prevention, cure, rehabilitation and support.

This graduate diploma is available to qualified individuals who have successfully completed a master’s degree with a clinical nursing component (MSc or MN).

McMaster is part of the Council of Ontario University Programs in Nursing (COUPN) Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (PHC NP) program, a consortium of nine Ontario universities offering the program. Graduates are eligible to write the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Exam Examination: Family/All Ages to qualify as an NP-PHC.

Alyssa Vito Scholarship in Cancer Research $

Established in 2022 by Dr. Alyssa Vito, survivor of triple negative breast cancer and MSc/PhD McMaster alumna. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Graduate Associate Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, to a graduate student who conducts cancer research with a component of their activities devoted to leadership, community outreach, and patient engagement. Preference will be given to students pursuing research in breast cancer.

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ACUNS established its scholarship program, the Canadian Northern Studies Trust (CNST) in 1982 to advance knowledge and understanding of Canada’s North. The purpose of the CNST is to develop a cadre of scholars and scientists with northern experience and, at the same time, to enhance the educational opportunities available for northern residents.

For a list of scholarships and funding available, as well as eligibility criteria, award values, application details, and deadlines, visit the ACUNS website.

Autism Scholars Award $$$

Deadline Date:

December 1, 2023

With the support of the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities, a scholar awards program in autism has been established to ensure that Ontario attracts and retains pre-eminent scholars. The community of autism scholars fostered by this awards program will excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge concerning child autism, and its translation into improved health for children, more effective services and products for children with autism, and increase the province’s capacity in diagnosis and assessment of autism and a strengthened treatment system.

One one-year award at the master’s level and up to two one-year awards at the doctoral level will be made by the COU:

• Master’s Award: $18,000 ($6,000 per term beginning September 2024)
• Doctoral Award: $20,000 ($6,666 per term beginning September 2024)

Betty Gourlay Award for Excellence $

Established in 2016 by Ms. Betty Gourlay, a practicing nurse for over 40 years. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to a full-time student in the nursing graduate program who, on the recommendation of the School of Nursing, has demonstrated excellence in academic achievement. Funds to be used by recipients to defer costs related to attendance at and/or participation in professional conferences or learning opportunities.

Value: 1 award variable up to $1,000

Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements $$

May 22, 2024

The CGS-MSFSS supports high-calibre Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS recipients will contribute to strengthening the potential for collaboration between Canadian and foreign institutions.

Please review eligibility and criteria for more information about this travel award.

If you wish to apply, please contact your department graduate administrator.

Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program

The bi-national program is an educational exchange, with a mandate to enhance mutual understanding between the people of Canada and the people of the United States of America. Available to graduate students, faculty, professionals and independent researchers, successful applicants conduct research, lecture, or enroll in formal academic programs in the United States. Fulbright Canada offers various scholarship awards within this program, with further information on the various award opportunities made available through the Canada-US Fulbright Program website.

For eligibility criteria, award values, application details and deadlines, visit the Fulbright website.

CIBC Graduate Bursaries in Breast Cancer $$

The CIBC Graduate Bursaries in Breast Cancer was established in 2004 by CIBC under the McMaster Student Opportunity Fund II initiative in support of CIBC’s belief that all students should have the opportunity to pursue their educational goals. To be granted first to students enrolled in a graduate program in the Faculty of Health Sciences who demonstrate financial need and are conducting thesis research in the field of breast cancer and alternatively to students who are conducting thesis research in the field of women’s health, obstetrics, gynecology or medical oncology. Preference will be given to full-time graduate students who have demonstrated academic excellence.

CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship – Doctoral $$$$

October 2, 2023

McMaster internal ResearchNet deadline: October 2, 2023, 11:59 p.m.

Applications are prepared and submitted by students in ResearchNet by the internal deadline set by McMaster. You will not be able to submit your application to ResearchNet until all the required tasks are completed, including the letters from your sponsors.

We encourage you to work closely with your supervisor and department on your application. The application you submit to ResearchNet on October 2 will be the final version that will be sent to CIHR if approved by McMaster.

CIHR Postdoctoral Fellowship $$$$

September 27, 2023

Postdoctoral research opportunities funded through CIHR. E-Approval done through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.

Fellowships provide support for highly qualified applicants in all areas of health research at the post-PhD degree or post-health professional degree stages to add to their experience by engaging in health research either in Canada or abroad.

Up to $60,000 per annum for up to five years.

Eligibility

At the time of application, the Nominated Principal Applicant must be/have:

• a trainee, with an identified primary supervisor,
• commit 75% of your time in the research fellowship role to the proposal,
• hold or be completing a PhD degree or a regulated health professional degree by the last possible date to take up the fellowship.

General application process

Information and instructions for this year’s competition are available on SharePoint.

Applications are prepared and submitted by individuals on ResearchNet by the internal deadline set by McMaster . Please see the ResearchNet website for information on eligibility requirements, guidelines, how to apply, and information regarding the review process and evaluation.

McMaster Internal RESEARCHNET deadline: 12 p.m. EST, Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Review and Submission

Please note that applications will be returned to applicants for correction or review and final approval before they are submitted to CIHR. It is the applicant’s responsibility to resubmit their application after the internal deadline and before the McMaster final deadline for submission.

It is important to note that it is the applicant’s sole responsibility to follow up with his/her sponsors to ensure that the assessments are submitted online by their sponsors no later than 12 p.m., Monday, September 25, 2023.

McMaster Internal Final Deadline for Submission: 12 p.m., Wednesday, October 4, 2023

• CIHR deadline: October 5, 2023
• Anticipated notice of decision: April 30, 2023
• Funding start date: April 1, 2024

For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, contact:

• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 613-954-1968
• Toll-Free: 1-888-603-4178

For ResearchNet technical support contact:

• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 613-941-9080

This competition is being managed by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs in the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants are encouraged to contact Catherine Maybrey, coordinator of postdoctoral affairs and research training, at [email protected] for questions regarding deadlines and submissions.

Clarification of Signature Pages

• Only supervisor(s) signatures are required. Printed names should always accompany signatures.
• No institution signatures are required on the pages at the time of application, as McMaster University’s submission on your behalf acts as the institution/institution paid signature.

Scan and upload the signed signature pages, including the routing slip, as one PDF (unprotected and not exceeding 30 MB), in the Print/Upload Signature Pages task in ResearchNet prior to submitting the application

CIHR Strategic Master’s Award $$$

December 14, 2023

The CIHR Strategic Master’s Award program provides financial support to scholars who are engaged in an eligible master’s program in Canada (refer to Eligibility) and that are relevant to specific CIHR priority research areas. This support allows these scholars to concentrate on their studies in their chosen fields.

The CIHR Strategic Master’s Award program is supported by CIHR Institutes and Initiatives with specific priority areas and is administered by CIHR.

CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGS-M) $$$

The CGS M Awards Program supports students in all research disciplines and is administered jointly by Canada’s three federal granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The selection process and post-award administration are carried out at the university level, under the guidance of the three agencies.

For a recorded information session about the Fall 2023 application process, click on the Learn More button.

CSA Group Graduate Scholarship $$

March 31, 2024

The purpose of the CSA Group Graduate Scholarship is to support graduate students in the pursuit of knowledge generation related to standards. Full-time graduate students at the Masters level studying at a publicly funded, accredited Canadian university are eligible to apply.

The research can be conducted in any field (e.g. engineering, social sciences, health sciences) and must include standards as a component of the research. The topic does not need to be related to an area in which CSA Group already has standards. The research may investigate aspects of an existing standard or may explore an area for future standards development.

Dr. J. A. Campbell Young Investigator Award $$

April 30, 2023

The Dr. J. A. Campbell Young Investigator Award of $5,000 for any kind of research into celiac disease and / or gluten sensitivity is available to students and those who have recently completed degrees.

Eligibility criteria, application details and deadlines available on the Canadian Celiac Association website.

Dr. John Thomas Memorial Bursary $

Dr. John Thomas Memorial Bursary was established in 1996 in memory of Dr. John Thomas by family, friends and colleagues. The bursary fund will assist graduate students enrolled in the department of philosophy or the Faculty of Health Sciences who demonstrate financial need. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies with preference given to students studying medical or applied ethics.

E.B. Eastburn Fellowship $$$$

March 3, 2025

Under the terms of a bequest to Hamilton Community Foundation by the late Eugene B. Eastburn, a two-year Fellowship will be awarded for full-time postdoctoral studies in engineering or sciences (Natural or Physical sciences, including Health Sciences).

The fellowship will be awarded for 24 months for a total value of $90,000.

Note: The 2025 competition will be announced in late fall 2024.

Eileen mary grace bursary $.

Established in 2019 by the Estate of Brendan John Grace in loving memory of his mother, Eileen Mary Grace. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to graduate students in the School of Nursing who demonstrates financial need.

Erin ELO Scholarship $$

Established in 2023 by Erin Extended Learning Opportunities. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the School of Nursing, to graduate students enrolled in a Nursing Program who are conducting research on aging and demonstrate academic excellence.

Fulbright Canada Student Awards $ – $$$

November 15, 2023

Traditional Fulbright Canada Student awards are intended for Canadian citizens who are graduate students, prospective graduate students, or promising young professionals who wish to study and/or conduct research in the United States. Awards may be held at any university, research centre, think tank, or government agency in the United States.

For eligibility criteria, award values, application details and deadlines, visit the Fulbright Canada website.

GSA Travel Award $

The GSA Travel Assistance Grants are funded from the proceeds of the Graduate Students Association Development Fund, which receives contributions from graduate students and the University. The GSA Travel Assistance Grants fund is administered through the School of Graduate Studies. The GSA Travel Assistance Grants are designed to enable graduate students to travel to undertake research or present at conferences relevant to their field of study. There are a fluctuating number of awards available each semester.

The successful recipients will be determined randomly by selecting one recipient from each faculty (Health Sciences, Engineering, Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business) and the balance of the awards left in a given period will be randomly selected from a list of the remaining applicants from all faculties combined.

Application dates:

• Fall competition for September to December travel: Opens September 1, 2023 and closes October 2, 2023
• Winter competition for January to April travel: Opens January 2, 2024 and closes February 5, 2024
• Summer competition for May to August travel: Opens May 1, 2024 and closes June 3, 2024

H.G. Hilton Master’s Scholarship $$

The H.G. Hilton Master’s Scholarships were established by the income from a bequest in the estate of Hugh G. Hilton, at one time Chief Executive Officer of Stelco and member of the McMaster Board of Governors support a Master’s scholarship. The scholarship is tenable for one year, and is awarded annually to incoming Canadian citizens, permanent residents or, international students from departments which offer full-time Master’s graduate studies. Priority will be given to students intending research in Canadian industry or industrial problems. Other things being equal, preference will be given to deserving children of employees or former employees of Stelco Ltd.

Harvey E. Longboat Graduate Scholarship $$-$$$

March 14, 2024

The Harvey E. Longboat Graduate Scholarship for First Nation, Inuit, and Métis Students was established in 2009 in honour of Harvey E. Longboat, and in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to McMaster University and to the broader community. The School of Graduate Studies, in consultation with the Indigenous Studies program and the Indigenous Education Council, will award the scholarship annually to a First Nation, Inuit, or Métis student(s) who has demonstrated high academic achievement and exceptional promise.

The scholarship is tenable for one year, although previous award winners may re-apply.

Incoming students are eligible to apply.

Health Research Postdoctoral Opportunities

A comprehensive list of funding sources and agencies for postdoctoral fellows in the Faculty of Health Sciences and those doing health-related research can be found in McMaster’s funding database.. On the site, you will find a variety of filters to help you in your search.

Health Sciences Graduate Scholarship for Indigenous Scholars $$

All incoming Indigenous graduate students who are studying in a graduate program located within the Faculty of Health Sciences, are eligible to apply for this award.

Applicants who are completing a FIAP application for a facilitated graduate program, will be automatically considered for this award.

For full eligibility criteria, application details and deadlines, visit the Faculty of Health Sciences website. (Link below.)

Iranian Student Memorial Scholarship $

Established in honour of McMaster Faculty of Engineering PhD students Iman Aghabali and Mehdi Eshaghian, and a former Faculty of Health Science Post-Doctoral Fellow, who lost their lives on the downing of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight PS752. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Associate Deans responsible for graduate studies, to international graduate students from Iran who demonstrate academic excellence.

John Charles Polanyi Prize $$$

In honour of the achievement of John Charles Polanyi, recipient of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the Government of the Province of Ontario has established a fund to provide annually up to five prizes to outstanding researchers in the early stages of their career who are continuing to postdoctoral studies or have recently started a faculty appointment at an Ontario university.

Lyle Makosky Values and Ethics in Sport Fund $

April 30, 2024

This award is through the True Sport Foundation of Canada. Open to applicants who are

• high-performance athletes enrolled at a Canadian university, community college or other post-secondary educational institution.
• post-secondary students active in sport at a non-high-performance level.
• sport practitioners active/working in sport as an official, administrator or high-performance coach.
• educators working in a sport, sports sciences, sport management/administration or other applicable discipline.

All questions should be directed to the True Sport Foundation of Canada.

Visit their website for all details and contact information.

MacDATA Graduate Fellowship $$

March 15, 2021

The advent of large collection of data and ensuing development in data analysis techniques has made collaboration between data scientists and content experts necessary for cutting-edge research. Furthermore, there is a need for trainees to be exposed to both aspects of such research, namely for data science trainees to learn about real life practical projects and for content expert trainees to gain experience in data analysis and management. The aims of the MacDATA Graduate Fellowship Program are:

• To provide trainees with an opportunity to acquire practical and theoretical skills in data science.
• To facilitate exchange of expertise and knowledge in data science across faculties.

Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships $$-$$$

February 1, 2024

The Mackenzie King Scholarships were set up under the will of the Rt. Hon. W.L. Mackenzie King (1874-1950), who was Prime Minister of Canada 1921-26, 1926-30, and 1935-48.

Two types of the Mackenzie King Scholarship are available to graduates of Canadian universities: the Open Scholarship and the Travelling Scholarship . Both are to support graduate study.

Manulife Life Lessons Scholarship Program $$

March 31, 2023

Manulife has introduced the first Life Lessons Scholarship Program in Canada, for students who’ve experienced the death of a parent or guardian with little to no life insurance. The Scholarship Program helps combat the financial burden of paying for post-secondary education during an emotional time and recognizes the perseverance that so many youth show in such adversity.

The next application call for this scholarship opens on February 1, 2024. Visit the Manulife website for details on that date.

Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security $$$

February 23, 2024

Four scholarships open to master’s and PhD students who are conducting research on determinants, impacts, and policy or program interventions into food insecurity in Canada.

Visit Maple Leaf Centre for Food Insecurity to learn more and apply.

Questions can be directed to [email protected] .

McMaster Graduate General Bursary $

What is a bursary.

A bursary is based solely on financial need. In most cases, information from your OSAP application is used to determine your financial need (some students who don’t receive OSAP can still apply for a bursary).

The McMaster Graduate General Bursary Program application opens mid-August in AwardSpring. Funding is paid out in mid-February.

Who can apply?

Graduate students who demonstrate financial need can apply for the McMaster Graduate General Bursary Program.

Please note: The McMaster Graduate General Bursary Program is not open to international students enrolled in graduate studies, MBA, medicine or physician assistant programs.

Bursary eligibility requirements:

• Be enrolled at McMaster
• Submit a completed application by the bursary deadline
• OSAP students who receive an income update request must complete it by the income update deadline
• Continue to demonstrate financial need throughout the study period
• Indigenous students
• students with OSAP government aid restrictions include:
• academic progress restriction
• income verification restriction
• provincial and/or federal default restriction
• credit check restriction
• students with a disability taking a reduced course load
• students with out-of-province student aid
• part-time students
• students receiving social assistance

McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA) Postdoctoral Fellowship $$$$

July 15, 2020

Prospective postdoctoral fellows are invited to submit a research plan that focuses on interdisciplinary, impact-driven approaches in the study of optimal aging through one or more of the following research areas:

• the impact of exercise on mobility;
• the interrelationship between psychological function and social function;
• causes and consequences of multimorbidity, frailty, and polypharmacy;
• the role of caregiving, equity, economics and transportation in optimal aging;
• the understanding of the biological mechanisms of diseases of aging;
• evaluating approaches to knowledge translation to improve optimal aging; and
• the use of technology to promote optimal aging and aging in place.

The applicant and principal supervisor are expected to involve at least two other researchers from two different McMaster faculties (outside of the principal supervisor’s faculty) as mentors in the development of an interdisciplinary research plan.

Michael G. DeGroote Fellowship Awards $$$$

November 1, 2019

The DeGroote Fellowship Awards are offered in TWO categories:

• The Michael G. DeGroote Fellowship Award in Basic Biomedical Science. Candidates conducting basic science research will be eligible for the Basic Biomedical Science Fellowship Award
• The Michael G. DeGroote Fellowship Award in Clinical Research. Candidates pursuing clinical research will be eligible for the Clinical Research Fellowship Award.

For eligibility criteria, award values, application details and deadlines, visit the DeGroote Fellowship Awards web page.

MIRA and Labarge Scholarships in Aging Research $$$

February 28, 2002

The MIRA and Labarge Scholarship program offers awards at the master’s and PhD level in two distinct streams. The Labarge Mobility Scholarship supports applicants whose research on aging includes a focus on mobility. The MIRA Scholarship in Aging Research supports interdisciplinary aging research in one of MIRA’s identified areas of focus.

The scholarships are open to master’s students beginning a new McMaster graduate degree in the 2022/2023 school year and PhD students entering year one or two of their studies. Interested candidates must develop and submit a research proposal in collaboration with a MIRA supervisor and an interdisciplinary mentor from outside the primary supervisor’s Faculty. MIRA requires confirmation that the supervisor and/or program will commit to matching the minimum level of support for the recipient for the duration of the graduate degree. See call for proposals and application form for more information.

MIRA Graduate Student Travel Awards $

March 15, 2020

The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging funds up to 10 graduate student travel awards per year – five in each round – valued at $500 each for students working with MIRA researchers.  Graduate students travelling to an academic conference to present an accepted abstract in aging research are eligible for up to $500 in travel funding.

For details about this and other funding opportunities, visit MIRA .

Deadlines for 2020: March 15 and September 15

MURA Academic Scholarship

Established in 2020 the McMaster University Retirees Association (MURA). To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to a graduate student researching technological advances related to seniors, and who demonstrates academic excellence.

OGS for Indigenous Graduate Students $$$

Two OGS-I scholarships are awarded to Indigenous graduate students at McMaster University who face significant financial hardship, with particular priority given to women with family responsibilities.

This criteria has been established in consultation with the Indigenous Education Council (IEC) and is adjudicated by a committee chaired through the Indigenous Studies Program.

Ontario Graduate Fellowships $$$

Ontario Graduate Fellowships (OGF) provide funding to full-time students in graduate studies at the masters and doctoral level. It’s a merit-based scholarship for students with an A- or above.

Value: $12,000 ($4,000 per term)

Duration: 1 year

Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) and Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) $$$

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) and The Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) programs provide funding to full-time students at the master’s and doctoral levels. They are merit-based scholarships for students with an A- or above average.

Ontario Graduate Scholarship – International $$$

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship for International Students is by nomination only. Applicants to this award must contact their department for application instructions

Ontario Women’s Health Scholars Award $$$$

Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, a scholar awards program in women’s health has been established to ensure that Ontario attracts and retains pre-eminent women’s health scholars.

The community of women’s health scholars fostered by this awards program will excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge about women’s health and its translation into improved health for women, more effective health services and products for women, and a strengthened health care system.

Psychology Foundation of Canada Varied values

Various grants and travel supports available. Visit the Psychology Foundation of Canada for all details.

Rainbow Fund $

To be granted to graduate students enrolled in any program who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ students and demonstrate financial need.

Rose C. Mosgrove Scholarship $$

The Rose C. Mosgrove Scholarship is awarded to graduates of a nursing program from any university or community college in Ontario, who enroll in a program leading to the degree, Master of Science in Nursing. To be awarded by the School o Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the School of Nursing.

Schlumberger Foundation Faculty of the Future Value varies

Value varies

This fellow is awarded to female students who are citizens of a developing country or emerging economy. Applicants should be preparing for doctoral or postdoctoral research in the in the physical sciences, engineering, technology and related disciplines.

Deadline is usually during the Fall months. For all details – eligibility, value, deadlines, etc. – go to the Schlumberger Foundation website.

Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada Graduate Student Award of Merit $$

At least three awards, each in the amount of $4000, will be awarded annually to the women graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the university or general community while maintaining exemplary academic records.

Women registered in master’s or PhD programs within a designated region. Regions and number of awards rotate each year. SWAAC has designated Ontario as the region for this 2023 competition. There are five awards available for this competition. Each university may nominate one person for the award.

Read about McMaster PhD student Liza-Anastasia DiCecco, who received the 2023 SWAAC Award of Merit .

The Aileen McPhail Memorial Prize $

The Aileen McPhail Memorial Prize was established in 1989 in memory of Aileen McPhail, associate professor in Nursing (McMaster University) and director of Nursing Services (Chedoke-McMaster Hospital, McMaster Division), by her family and friends. To be awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies on recommendation of the co-coordinator of the Clinical Health Sciences (Nursing) program to a worthy student who holds the RN. Preference will be given to those who have indicated an interest in the study of oncology.

The Ann C. Beckingham Graduate Scholarship $$

The Ann C. Beckingham Graduate Scholarship was established in 2004, in memory of Dr. Ann C. Beckingham, who was a faculty member in the School of Nursing (1988-1997) and strongly believed in education, particularly related to aging and health. Scholarships will be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to a graduate student registered to practice nursing in Canada and studying in the field of gerontology.

The Barkleys of Avonmore Scholarship $

The Barkley’s of Avonmore Scholarship was established in 1977 through the generosity of Fred Barkley to assist a student from a developing country to pursue advanced studies at McMaster University.  Each year the Dean of Graduate Studies will identify a worthy graduate student from one of the developing countries to receive the award.

The CHEPA Doctoral Research Scholarship $

Established in 2022 by David Feeny and George Torrance, founding members of the Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis (CHEPA). To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to doctoral students enrolled in any program, who are conducting research under the supervision of faculty members belonging to CHEPA and who demonstrate academic and research excellence. The scholarship will support PhD students who have successfully completed their comprehensive examinations. Preference will be given to students with research interests that include health-related quality of life, health technology assessment, health economics, health services research, or health policy.

The Diane and Colin Wood Bursary in Respiratory Health $$

The Diane and Colin Wood Bursary in Respiratory Health was established in 2008 by Diane Wood and Colin Wood, BComm (Class of ’78). To be granted by the School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the director of the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health, to a graduate student who demonstrates financial need and is conducting research in the area of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Preference will be given to students studying emphysema.

The Dr. Colin Webber Graduate Scholarship $$

Established in 2013 to honour the memory of Dr. Colin Webber, McMaster University professor, physicist, radiation safety expert, teacher, mentor, and leader in the field of bone research. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to master’s or doctoral students. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate interest in bone research.

Value: Minimum $1,600

The Dr. Jordan Page Harshman Bursary $

The Dr. Jordan Page Harsham Bursary was established in 2011 by the Harshman Fellowships Society to honour Dr. Jordon Page Harshman, past president of the society. To be awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies, based on the recommendation of the Associate Dean, Health Sciences (Graduate), to a graduate student in the Faculty of Health Sciences who is engaged in medical research and who demonstrates financial need as well as good citizenship, good social responsibility, and leadership in society. Preference will be given to students in the following three areas in descending order: The Michael G. DeGroote institute for Infectious Disease Research, the Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute and the department of clinical epidemiology and biostatistics. Recipients will be provided with a certificate from the Faculty of Health Sciences detailing the purpose and history of this award at McMaster University. Students who are recipients of an Ontario Graduate Scholarship are not eligible for this Bursary.

The Dr. Moyra Allen Nursing Academic Grant $

Established in 2023 by the Wilson family to honor Dr. Moyra Allen, a recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from McMaster University in 1984 and the prestigious Officer of the Order of Canada in 1987 for her leadership in shaping nursing to be an innovative approach to health care that focuses on health and is responsive to the changing needs of a society and its families. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the School of Nursing to graduate students enrolled in the School of Nursing who self-identify as a member of an equity-deserving group and who demonstrate academic and research excellence and financial need.

We anticipate that this will be awarded in the 2024-25 academic year.

The Dr. Vivian Wood Graduate Scholarship $$

The Dr. Vivian Wood Scholarship was established in 2003 by Vivian and Albert Wood and the School of Nursing to support the education of a graduate student enrolled in the nursing program at McMaster. The scholarship is tenable for up to two years provided the recipient maintains a high level of progress and academic achievement. The scholarship will be made by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the coordinator of the graduate nursing program.

The E.B. Ryan Scholarship $

The E.B. Ryan Scholarship was established in 1997 using funds raised by a performance of the play Letter from Wingfield Farm, this scholarship is to be awarded to in-course graduate students from the faculties of Social Sciences and Health Sciences conducting research on aging. This award, valued at a maximum of $2,000, is awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of a committee comprised of at least the director and the co-ordinator of the Office of Gerontological Studies.

The Edna Howard Bursary $

Established in 2022 by the family of Edna Howard, this bursary honours the support Edna offered graduate students through her work as a cook at The Phoenix Bar and Grill, owned and operated by the Graduate Students Association. Her food warmed the hearts of the McMaster campus community for many years until her retirement. To be granted by the School of Graduate Studies to full-time students in any program who demonstrate financial need.

The EJ Irvine Annual Graduate Student Award $

The EJ Irvine Annual Graduate Student Award Established in 2022 by the Estate of Daniel Connelly Irvine in memory of the late Dr. Elizabeth Irvine, MSc. (Class of ’86). To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Director of the Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute and the Director, Division of Gastroenterology in the Department of Medicine. To be awarded to graduate students who demonstrate the best progress in research after year 1 in the Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute.

The Graduate Students Association Bursary $

The Graduate Students Association Bursary was established in 1999 by the Graduate Students Association at McMaster University under the McMaster Student Opportunity Fund initiative. To be granted to a full-time or part-time graduate student in one of the following faculties: Engineering, Health Sciences, and Humanities, Science, Social Sciences, or the PhD program in Business. The bursary will be awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Graduate Students Association.

The H. Vincent Elliott Memorial Travel Bursary $

The H.Vincent Elliott Memorial Travel Bursary was established in 2010 by Dr. Susan J.Elliott (MA `97 and PhD`92), esteemed former Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, professor of Geography and Earth Sciences, and senior research fellow at the United Nations Institute on Water (UNU-IWEH), Environment and Health, in memory of her father, H.Vincent Elliott. To be granted by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation on the program director of ‘Water Without Borders’ to students registered in a Master’s or PhD program will be given to students in financial need.

The Howard P. Whidden Graduate Scholarship $$

The Howard P. Whidden Graduate Scholarship was established in 1987, and is open to non-Canadian students from countries of the British Commonwealth. This prestigious award is open to students who qualify for admission into any graduate program that extends to the doctorate, although the student’s initial registration may be at the Master’s level. The award is once renewable contingent upon satisfactory academic performance. It will be awarded at the discretion of the School of Graduate Studies.

The James F. Harvey and Helen S. Harvey Travel Scholarships $

Established in 1995 with funds from the estate of Helen S. Harvey.  James F. Harvey was a member of the first McMaster graduating class in Hamilton in 1935.  This travel scholarship will enable students to engage in research requiring travel.  To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to graduate students who demonstrate academic excellence.

The Karen Boyajian Memorial Bursary in Nursing $

Established in 2022 by her husband in loving memory of Karen Boyajian. To be granted by the School of Graduate Studies to graduate students enrolled in the School of Nursing who identify as a member of an equity-deserving group and demonstrate financial need.

The Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada Graduate Award

Established in 2022 by the Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to a graduate student who is currently enrolled in their first year of any program who identifies as a member of the queer, trans community and is Black, racialized, or Indigenous.

The Lorne F. Lambier, Q.C., Scholarship $

The Lorne F. Lambier, QC Scholarship was established in 1984. The scholarship is tenable for one year. The scholarship is awarded annually to current Canadian citizens, permanent residents or international students registered in a master’s or doctoral graduate program in Faculties of Health Science and Science whose research is directed toward the understanding and/or cure of cancer.

The Louis Minden Scholarship in Health Sciences $$

Established in 1995 with funds from the estate of Mr. Louis Minden. To be awarded to a graduate student in the Faculty of Health Sciences by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Graduate Associate Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. This award is once renewable, and preference will be given to a graduate student pursuing research in preventative medicine.

The Margaret Black Bursary $

Established in 2018 from the Estate of Margaret Ellen Ann Black, former professor in the School of Nursing. To be granted to graduate students enrolled in the School of Nursing who demonstrate financial need.

The McMaster Immunology Research Centre Faculty Scholarship $

Established in 2011 by faculty members within the McMaster Immunology Research Centre to support graduate students. To be awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies, to an outstanding full time M.Sc. or Ph.D. candidate. First preference will be given to a candidate supervised by a graduate faculty supervisor from the McMaster Immunology Research Centre. Second preference will be given to an applicant in the infection and immunity field.      

The Myra Baillie Academic Grant $

Established in 2005 by the Surgical Associates in memory of Myra Baillie. To be granted to a graduate student in any degree program who attains and “A” average and demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a female graduate student.

Award Value: 2 awards of $1,000 each

The School of Graduate Studies Grant in Aid for Research Travel $-$$

March 8, 2024

The SGS Grant is intended to be a grant in aid of research; students should not expect the grants to cover the full cost of travel or field work.

The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Grant is not intended for conference or course work travel .

It is not meant to replace sources of funding already available from the tri-agencies (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC), other external granting sources, or internal scholarships and bursaries.

It is not intended to fund the research itself, but the travel to do the research.

Application Date

The application will open in Mosaic on January 8, 2024, and close on March 8, 2024.

The W.E. Rawls Memorial Scholarship $

Established in 1990 by family and friends to honour the valuable  contribution of Dr. Rawls made to cancer research; as Professor in the  Faculty of Health Sciences, founder and coordinator of the McMaster  Research Group, Director of the Molecular Virology and Immunology Programme  and Past President of the National Cancer Institute. Eligible nominees are  students, regardless of departmental affiliation, currently supervised by a graduate faculty member of the Molecular Virology and Immunology Research  program (MVIP).  The award will be made by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chair of the Medical Sciences Graduate  Program.  The selection committee will include the Chair of the Molecular  Immunology, Virology and Inflammation Program Education Committee.

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship-Doctoral $$$$

September 6, 2023

The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students to establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning. Vanier Scholars demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health.

It is valued at $50,000 per year for three years during doctoral studies.

Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents of Canada, and foreign citizens are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Wilson Leadership Scholar Award $$-$$$

March 28, 2022

The Wilson Leader Scholarship Award for graduate students is different. Valued at $12,000 in direct funding and up to $2,000 for experiential funding, it’s a leadership development and career launcher program that builds on your studies. It involves about 15 hours/month, including time for synchronous group events between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET.

Awarded to up to three graduate students annually.

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Welcome to the Graduate Program in Nursing

Master of science in nursing (mscn), primary health care nurse practitioners (phcnp), doctorate of philosophy (phd).

This graduate program offers cutting-edge innovation and foundational values for nurses who want to be the leaders, educators, and advanced nurse practitioners of tomorrow.

The program integrates relational principles with theoretical knowledge on transformational and organizational leadership, caring and narrative pedagogies, global and local policy, and human health experiences.

Learn how you can push beyond traditional methods to find real-world solutions

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Graduate Program in Nursing at a Glance

To obtain your MScN full-time with part-time options

To obtain your PHCNP full-time with part-time options

To obtain your PhD full-time

Featured Faculty

Research Interests

Psychiatric survivorship & mad studies, social movements (mental health), (Post)identity & identity politics, critical theory, posthumanism, object-oriented ontology, qualitative/post-qualitative methods

Iris Epstein

Critical social theory, Emerging outcomes between health, technology and places, Knowledge mobilization, Community engagement, Mixed Methods designs

Saeed Moradian

Cancer supportive care, reducing the burden of complex cancer symptoms, improving the quality of self-management, controlling and managing complex symptoms in cancer patients, e-technology to empower patients

Ruth Rodney

Violence prevention, health promotion, critical qualitative methodologies, adolescent communities in Canada and Guyana

Jennifer Hodder is in the Master of Nursing (part-time) program, currently in her 4th year. She has been a critical care trauma nurse for the last 19 years at St. Michael’s Hospital. With Dr. Cheryl van Daalen-Smith as her supervisor, she has been studying gun violence through the perceptions of critical care trauma nurses and their experiences of caring for individuals with gunshot injuries and their families.

The Graduate Program in Nursing at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.

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Take a deep dive into the topic you love with a phd, at the university of ottawa, you can:.

• Join a select community of researchers and work in state-of-the-art labs – uOttawa is ranked among the top 10 research universities in Canada.
• Study in the heart of the nation’s capital, a bilingual and multicultural setting where networks of senior stakeholders take action on major issues and influence decisions.
• Receive considerable financial support.

“One of the reasons I chose the University of Ottawa is for its multidisciplinary or multi-university thesis committees available to students in their first year of doctoral studies.”

Valérie Costanzo, LL.B., LL.M., lawyer, PhD candidate

Explore ways to finance your doctoral studies

The University of Ottawa has many scholarships or financial support options available to you. As a doctoral candidate, there is also the option to earn money while gaining valuable experience through teaching and research assistantships.

“Supervising doctoral students is a privilege: it allows for the discovery of new research challenges and for the development of sustainable relationships.”

Emmanuelle Bernheim, LL.D., PhD, Full professor, Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section

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Nursing (MScN)

Program details.

Faculty Health Sciences

Degree Master of Science

Delivery method Hybrid online/in-class

Location Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Off-site

Start dates May

Length Approximately 24 months, based on full-time study

Program load Full-time Part-time

Program format Courses with either a thesis or research project

The Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) program focuses on professional practice leadership and will prepare graduates to contribute to an increasingly complex health-care sector by providing an education that includes mentorship, interdisciplinary opportunities and experiential learning through research, project and class assignments. Professional practice leaders are responsible for ensuring and implementing expert practice, the facilitation of professional development, research and providing leadership; they are often charged with quality assurance and safety as well and the program is designed to develop expertise in these areas. 

This program is offered collaboratively with Trent University.

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• Application deadlines
• How to apply

Applicants with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree (or equivalent):

• Hold a four-year BScN (Hons) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Minimum overall academic standing of a B (GPA: 3.0 on a 4.3 scale or 73 to 76 per cent), with a minimum B average in the last two full-time years (four semesters) of undergraduate work or equivalent.
• Registration as a Registered Nurse in good standing with the licensing body in the province in which you work (i.e., In Ontario this would be the College of Nurses of Ontario).

Applicants with RN designation and experience:

• Registered Nurse with 10 or more years of experience.
• Candidates will be required to have completed the academic equivalent of the following university-level courses with a minimum weighted average of 80 per cent across the three courses: NURS 1420U or NURS 2420U, HLSC 3910U, and HLSC 1701U. Candidates may apply for course equivalency and/or recognition of experience through a Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition – PLAR – process. For more information on this process, please contact the  Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Program office.

Required test scores for English language proficiency:

See  English language proficiency  for the minimum required test scores for this program.

Please see   application deadlines   for specific dates. Note that the application deadlines listed are for both the online application and all supporting documentation.

Applications for admission to all graduate studies programs are submitted online. There are five steps you must go through to complete the application process. See   application process and requirements   for step-by-step instructions.

Many of our graduate programs are extremely competitive; the number of qualified applicants normally exceeds the number of seats available for each intake. Satisfaction of minimum entry requirements does not ensure admission.

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Research areas

Health and Nursing Informatics:

• Simulation and education for health-care professionals
• Technology in nursing practice
• Health-care technology
• Nursing as a Profession:
• Nursing education and curriculum
• Nursing theory
• Nursing leadership

Population and Topic-specific:

• Breastfeeding
• Chronic disease
• Palliative care
• Intellectual disability
• Child and adolescent health
• Mental health
• Gender and health
• Gerontology and aging

Health Care and Nursing:

• Health policy
• Community health
• Public health
• Community engagement
• Program evaluation
• Health inequities and inequality 
• Social inclusion

Learn more about the research areas within this program and find research experts by visiting the  faculty’s website  and the  university's Expert Centre .

Additional information

Sample courses:.

• Advancing Nursing through Leadership
• Applied Biostatistics in Health Sciences
• Health and Public Policy
• Informatics for Nursing and Health Sciences
• Philosophy of Nursing Science
• Program Evaluation for Health-care Leaders
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Research Approaches for Nursing and Health Sciences

Internal awards and funding

Applicants to research-based graduate programs who are studying full-time are automatically considered for some types of funding at the time of admission.

Types of funding that do not require an application:

• Entrance scholarships
• Minimum funding packages
• Teaching assistantships, research assistantships and graduate research assistantships

For more details on the above funding opportunities, see   graduate student awards and funding .

Please note:   Part-time students are not eligible for the above funding opportunities.

External awards and funding

Graduate program applicants are encouraged to apply for   external awards   to help finance their education. The application process differs for each competition, so review the information carefully to determine where and when you must apply.   Please note:   The majority of these awards are for domestic or permanent residents only.

Tuition fees for graduate programs are charged on a flat-fee or fee-per-credit basis and vary by program and student status.

For current, specific fees and details on flat-fee versus fee-per-credit programs, please see   tuition and fees .

Contact the program:

Faculty of Health Sciences 905.721.3166 [email protected]

Contact the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies:

905.721.8668 ext. 6209 [email protected]

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Current student resources, doctoral candidate alex harris named 2017 clarkson laureate.

3 January 2017

Alex holds a combined Master of Nursing/Master of Health Administration and is a Certified Health Executive (CHE). Alex was also a past Student Governor for the University of Toronto’s Governing Council and recipient of the UTAA Adel Sedra Distinguished Graduate award. Currently, she serves as a Trustee for the Banting Research Foundation and is on the Editorial Advisory Boards of Healthcare Management Forum and Nursing Leadership . Prior to her graduate studies, Alex worked as an ER nurse and Innovation Project Manager at the University Health Network.

Alex’s most recent volunteer activity has been as Co-Chair of Massey’s Community Service Committee (organized blood drives, soup kitchens, raised over $15,000 to sponsor a Syrian refugee, organized the annual Gown Run to support the Scholars at Risk program) and as a member of the Massey Refugee Support Initiative.

This year’s Laureateships will be awarded at a special High Table on Friday February 6th in the presence of Madam Clarkson, the Laureates’ families and Massey College peers.

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