Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing - Prospective Students

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

Join our academic community...

As a doctoral student you will:

gain a strong foundation in nursing theory and research methodology
take elective courses that address cutting edge health topics
develop expertise and advance knowledge in your particular area of interest
enrich your learning through participation in collaborative research teams

Students in the UBC School of Nursing PhD Program study with professionals at the forefront of nursing education, practice and research. UBC is ranked in the top 40 of the world's best universities. Professors in the School have obtained millions of dollars in external research and career support funding for their scholarship.

Tuition

Tuition fee information can be found on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.

Additional Fees
In addition to the regular doctoral tuition fees, graduate students are required to pay student fees regardless of credit load or their place of residence. These fees may include athletics and recreation fees, a U-Pass, and Graduate Student Society Fees.

For Academic Advisement

Dr. Annette Browne 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 +001-604-822-7558 OR email: Annette.Browne@nursing.ubc.ca

For Application Support