1. U.B.C. School of Nursing PhD. Program

2. Admission Process Encouraged to talk to PhD advisor first Apply online GRE A minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC) in third- and fourth-year courses. Academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or fourth-year courses in the A grade range (80% or higher at UBC) in the field of study.

3. Core courses: Emphasize critical thinking Advanced Methods in Qualitative Fieldwork Advanced Studies in Quantitative Design The Philosophy of Evidence The Genealogy of Knowledge Correlational Designs and Analysis in Educational Research Doctoral Seminar

4. Comprehensive Examination Focus on the student’s substantive area of interest combined with the course work Two take home questions Oral exam

5. Dissertation Supervision Begin with a supervisor who may or may not go on to be the dissertation supervisor Careful monitoring of progress Place great value in frequent face to face contact

6. Challenges Students continue to maintain a high level of employment which slows progress down Maintaining adequate funding for students Numerous pregnancies

7. Successes We have a high rate of completion in a timely manner No ‘all but dissertation’ students Some students have had to withdraw for family/life reasons