Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing 24 months PHD Programme By Michigan State University |TopUniversities

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PHD

The Doctor of Philosophy degree program with a major in Nursing is designed to prepare nurse scientists to successfully address emerging health challenges locally, nationally, and globally by advancing knowledge in nursing and related disciplines. A major emphasis of this program is to prepare graduates for a career in intervention and translation science in the areas of wellness behaviors, risk reduction, and self-symptom management. Graduates of the program will be well-positioned to conduct original research using appropriate designs, measures and analysis in student’s area of concentration; apply relevant concepts and theories and frameworks to promote optimal health among individuals, families, and populations; and to improve health outcomes through interventions and translation of science. In addition to meeting the university requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree, students will complete a program of required and selected courses. Required courses guide the student in the principles and methods of research for the evaluation and testing of current and developing theories relevant to nursing. Courses in the selected area of focus offer opportunity for students to build upon their educational and experiential backgrounds to develop greater depth of knowledge in their research area. Students will be required to participate in a research team to gain experience in the conduct of nursing research.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PHD

The Doctor of Philosophy degree program with a major in Nursing is designed to prepare nurse scientists to successfully address emerging health challenges locally, nationally, and globally by advancing knowledge in nursing and related disciplines. A major emphasis of this program is to prepare graduates for a career in intervention and translation science in the areas of wellness behaviors, risk reduction, and self-symptom management. Graduates of the program will be well-positioned to conduct original research using appropriate designs, measures and analysis in student’s area of concentration; apply relevant concepts and theories and frameworks to promote optimal health among individuals, families, and populations; and to improve health outcomes through interventions and translation of science. In addition to meeting the university requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree, students will complete a program of required and selected courses. Required courses guide the student in the principles and methods of research for the evaluation and testing of current and developing theories relevant to nursing. Courses in the selected area of focus offer opportunity for students to build upon their educational and experiential backgrounds to develop greater depth of knowledge in their research area. Students will be required to participate in a research team to gain experience in the conduct of nursing research.

Admission Requirements

80+
6.5+
Admission to a program leading to a doctoral degree requires completion of a level of education comparable to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree. Other English Language Requirements accepted: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum average score of 550, no sub score below 52 on Paper-based test (PBT); Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) minimum average score of 83, no sub score below 80; MSU English Language Test (MSUELT) Minimum average score of 80 to 84, no subscore below 80; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A): Minimum Overall Score of 53; no sub score below 51 for reading, listening, and speaking; no writing sub score below 59.

2 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
0 USD
International
0 USD

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