PhD in Nursing (Distance Option)

The University of Ottawa, founded in 1848, is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located in the heart of Canada's capital, Ottawa, the university has access to the great institutions of the country. With over 42,000 students, including more than 8,885 international students, the university offers a diverse and inclusive community for learning and growth. The university is committed to providing students with a rigorous education that prepares them for the challenges of the modern workforce. The faculty offers a wide range of academic programs, spanning multiple disciplines and levels of study, including the #1 French immersion program among Canadian universities. Graduates of the university enjoy a high employment rate of 97%, and the university offers over $60 million per year in student scholarships and bursaries, making education accessible and affordable for all.

The goal of the doctoral program in nursing is to prepare scientists capable of conducting innovative research that results in new and significant contributions to nursing knowledge. The students engage in creative thinking, critical appraisal and synthesis of scholarly work in their field of interest using a wide range of philosophical, theoretical and methodological perspectives. This Doctorate in Nursing – Distance Option program is only available as a distance program with no option for students to enroll in courses offered on campus. All nursing (NSG) courses for this doctorate’s program option are offered by distance (video-conference). All students enrolled in the Distance Option must have a license to practice in their province or territory in Canada or within their country. The PhD program consists of three fields: - Evidence informed decision making in nursing and health care; - Sociopolitical, educational and historic contexts of nursing; - Nursing practice and delivery systems.