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The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization in all aspects of graduate and postdoctoral studies.  For more information regarding these commitments please visit   grad.uwo.ca/edi-d .

Meet Padi Meighoo, PhD candidate in Nursing

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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.

Program Length

Program design.

• Full-time study
• Thesis-based

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Applicants are encouraged to apply for the following scholarships (if eligible):

• Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS)
• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
• Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)

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Tuition and fee schedules (per term) are posted on the Office of the Registrar's website at http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/fees_refunds/fee_schedules.html

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Admission Requirements

• 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.

Additional Requirements

• International students must meet English language fluency requirements

English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of their proficiency in the use of the English language by a satisfactory achievement within the last two years in one of the following:

• The  Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum acceptable score is 600 and minimum score of 5/6 on the Test of Written English (paper-based test); minimum total score of 250 and minimum score of 5/6 on the Test of Written English (computer-based test); minimum score of 100, with no score less than 23 on each of the four skill categories (internet-based test).[Western's TOEFL ID is 0984].
• The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS Academic). The minimum acceptable score is 7 out of 9 on the overall test and on each subcomponent.
• The Duolingo English Test .  The minimum acceptable score is 140.
• Western English Language Centre . The requirement is successful completion of the High-Advanced level.
• Applicants whose current IELTS scores are 6.5 can complete the English Boost program.
• Students may contact WELC for a free assessment of English fluency and a determination of the length of any recommended program.
• Applicants are responsible for the costs of this program.

Applicants who are required to present evidence of proficiency in English must make their own arrangements to complete one of the above tests or programs and to have the official results sent directly to SGPS by the testing agency.

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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]

Graduate Studies in Nursing

Western's graduate programs in Nursing help advance students' ability to analyze and integrate theory and research in advancing significant health-related issues.

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] .

• Master of Nursing – Leadership in Professional Nursing Practice (MN-LPNP)
• Master of Nursing – Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (MN-PHCNP)
• Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Diploma (PHCNP)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MScN)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Nursing Registration (Licensing) Requirements

To practice nursing in Canada, all graduates of a BScN program must complete and pass a registration exam. Registration and the designation of the title Registered Nurse (RN) is regulated in Ontario by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) . To qualify to write the licensing exam graduates must provide proof of Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) to practice nursing. For more details please visit the CNO website .

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Doctor of Nursing Practice Leadership Program (DNP-Leadership)

Designed for nurses with a MSN degree to advance to a Doctor of Nursing Practice with emphasis in system leadership (DNP-Leadership).

College of Graduate Nursing:

• Culture of Humanism and Health Equity
• First online MSN-FNP program in the nation (1997)
• First entry level Masters of Nursing in California (2004)

Doctor of Nursing Practice

As the first college to develop a hybrid/online learning nursing program, we are experienced in providing the support you need to succeed with distance learning. To provide flexibility and eliminate the need to commute daily to campus, we offer:

• Hybrid/online learning curriculum and self-directed learning.
• DNP seminar intensives at the Pomona, CA , campus consist of two face-to-face sessions that occur at the beginning and end of the DNP program, with a virtual midpoint session. For a complete listing of dates please refer to the academic calendar.  academic calendar .
• The DNP practice hours (1,000) and culminating scholarly project can be completed in your own community.

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Nurse Faculty LOAN PROGRAM

Upcoming events, doctor of nursing practice – leadership | introductory information session.

  MSN degreed nurses will be taught how to transform healthcare with a blend of practice, organizational, economic, and leadership skills. Students in this program will learn how to evaluate and apply clinical evidence and science to design systems of care delivery that are locally acceptable, economically feasible, and have significant impact on health care outcomes. During these sessions you will have an opportunity to participate in other College of Nursing Events in you looking to gain knowledge in multiple nursing pathways.

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