Direct entry PhD admission is available to exceptionally strong students, who show great promise in terms of academic accomplishments and potential for research.

A cumulative weighted average of at least 80% in the last two years of undergraduate study (i.e. 60 credit units of course work)
A fouryear bachelor of science in Nursing degree, or equivalent, in a relevant field of study.
Current registration as a nurse or psychiatric nurse

Non-Direct

Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant academic discipline
Previous research experience, through completion of a thesis or other research experience
A cumulative weighted average of at least a 80% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. coursework required in master's program)
Have completed at least one course in each of statistics, research methods, and nursing theory

IELTS (Academic) - Overall Band Score 6.5 With minimum individual scores of Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6
TOEFL IBT - Internet Based 86 With minimum individual scores of Reading 19, Listening 19, Speaking 19, Writing 19
PTE Academic - Overall score of 63 With minimum individual skills scores of Reading 59, Listening 59, Speaking 59, Writing 59