Ph.D. in Nursing 24 months PHD Programme By Illinois State University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Study Level

PHD

The doctor of philosophy prepares nurse researchers with expertise in vulnerable populations. The Ph.D. prepared nurse serves the public by designing and conducting research on relevant clinical, educational, health systems, and/or health policy topics. Following graduation, a nurse with a Ph.D. may pursue a research career in the academic, business, government, or industrial setting. Nurses with a Ph.D. may also serve as educators and/or administrators and develop or consult on health care policy in a variety of settings. To ensure successful completion of all requirements for graduation, including the dissertation, Ph.D. students are carefully matched with skilled researchers on faculty at MCN who serve as the student's advisor throughout their program of study. Core course content enables the student to achieve the American Association of Colleges of Nursing quality indicators for research-focused doctoral programs.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Study Level

PHD

The doctor of philosophy prepares nurse researchers with expertise in vulnerable populations. The Ph.D. prepared nurse serves the public by designing and conducting research on relevant clinical, educational, health systems, and/or health policy topics. Following graduation, a nurse with a Ph.D. may pursue a research career in the academic, business, government, or industrial setting. Nurses with a Ph.D. may also serve as educators and/or administrators and develop or consult on health care policy in a variety of settings. To ensure successful completion of all requirements for graduation, including the dissertation, Ph.D. students are carefully matched with skilled researchers on faculty at MCN who serve as the student's advisor throughout their program of study. Core course content enables the student to achieve the American Association of Colleges of Nursing quality indicators for research-focused doctoral programs.

Admission Requirements

6+

Jan-2000

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