Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing - Prospective Students
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Program Purpose and Goals
The purpose of the PhD Program in Nursing is to prepare researchers capable of providing leadership in the advancement of knowledge through the conduct of research, the dissemination and application of findings to nursing and health care. Students work in collaboration with their research supervisors to develop a training program that will meet their particular interests and needs. Beyond the core course requirements, students are encouraged to gain advanced expertise in research methods by taking advantage of the wide range of course offerings available at UBC as well as participating in seminars, colloquia, conferences and independent studies. Interdisciplinary collaboration is promoted. We have created an environment in which doctoral students establish collegial relationships with the School's professors and with each other.
Graduates of the program are:
- individuals that demonstrate a spirit of inquiry
- experts in nursing research and scholarship
- innovative in their approaches to finding solutions to problems in nursing and health-care delivery
- recognized as leaders
- positioned to advance nursing practice
- brokers of knowledge generated to improve nursing and health care
- can select from a series of core and elective courses to design their personal focus and journey in learning
- work closely with a faculty supervisor to enhance evidence-informed practice and to integrate knowledge in a final thesis
Academic Requirements:
The UBC Faculty of Graduate Studies sets the standard for Admissions requirements. For more information please visit www.grad.ubc.ca
The minimum admission requirements for the MSN Program include:
- You must be a registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Nursing
- You must provide evidence of eligibility for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of BC. A current CRNBC practicing registration number is preferred
- You must have a minimum GPA of 76% (B+) at third and fourth year levels
- You must have first class standing (80% or above) in 12 credits or more of Nursing courses
To determine the academic requirements for a student with International credentials, click on this link http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/minimum-academic-requirements-international-credentials and then scroll down to the bottom of the page and then select a country to view the minimum requirements for admission required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Application Deadline: January 31st 2013
The application deadline for September 2013 is January 31st 2013. Documents and applications received after this deadline will not be reviewed.
Eligible Faculty
Go to http://www.nursing.ubc.ca/Graduate/PHDResearchSuper.aspx to access the list of Faculty eligible to supervise PhD thesis. Specific information including areas of research and publication records is available on individual biography web pages. Should there be someone with similar interests to your own you are encouraged to contact them directly
For Academic Advisement
Dr. Alison Phinney is the Graduate Advisor & PhD Program Coordinator. She will clarify program requirements, address questions of academic concern, and advise on matters of progression. Please telephone +001-604-822-7484 OR email: Alison.Phinney@nursing.ubc.ca
For Application Support
Mr. Drew St. Laurent, recruitment and graduate admissions officer will answer questions about the online application process, course registration, and course scheduling. Please telephone +001- 604-822-7446 OR facsimile +001-604-822-7466. Email: student.services@nursing.ubc.ca
Drew St. Laurent – Recruitment and Graduate Admissions Officer
School of Nursing
University of British Columbia
T201-2211 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC
Canada
V6T 2B5
Apply Online
http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/apply-online
