Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing 24 months PHD Program By University of Utah |Top Universities
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# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

NursingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

Online

The Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) program prepares nurses for roles as researchers and to make substantial contributions to nursing theory, scholarship, research, and practice. The PhD program is delivered by distance learning technology. Whether the students live in-state or out-of-state, or even if they live in another country, all students join the live, synchronous classroom by two-way videoconferencing to enjoy fact-to-face scholarly discussion with their professors and student colleagues. The goal is preparation of researchers in a defined area of nursing inquiry. The PhD program has two admission tracks: 1) the MS-PhD track admits students who have earned a Master’s degree in Nursing, 2) the BS-PhD track, which admits registered nurses who have earned a bachelor’s degree with a major in nursing (BSN, BS, BA). The purpose of the BS-PhD track is to accelerate the preparation of nurse scientists to address the shortage of nursing faculty and enhance nursing research programs. The traditional PhD track (MS-PhD) and the BS-PhD track share a common program of study. However, the BS-PhD program of study includes 9 additional credits in an MS cognate area.

Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

Online

The Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) program prepares nurses for roles as researchers and to make substantial contributions to nursing theory, scholarship, research, and practice. The PhD program is delivered by distance learning technology. Whether the students live in-state or out-of-state, or even if they live in another country, all students join the live, synchronous classroom by two-way videoconferencing to enjoy fact-to-face scholarly discussion with their professors and student colleagues. The goal is preparation of researchers in a defined area of nursing inquiry. The PhD program has two admission tracks: 1) the MS-PhD track admits students who have earned a Master’s degree in Nursing, 2) the BS-PhD track, which admits registered nurses who have earned a bachelor’s degree with a major in nursing (BSN, BS, BA). The purpose of the BS-PhD track is to accelerate the preparation of nurse scientists to address the shortage of nursing faculty and enhance nursing research programs. The traditional PhD track (MS-PhD) and the BS-PhD track share a common program of study. However, the BS-PhD program of study includes 9 additional credits in an MS cognate area.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
All international graduate applicants to the University of Utah must meet the following minimum Graduate School requirements: A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university or from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in their home country. The Office of International Admissions will determine if applicants with international degrees meet the Graduate School's requirement of a recognized bachelor's degree. At least a 3.0 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA on a 4.0 scale. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, a GPA will be calculated for the last two years attended if schooling was done at a foreign institution, and based upon the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) if the student attended a U.S. institution. Other English Language Requirements: 550 on the TOEFL PBT (paper-based).

2 Years
Jan-2000

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International Students

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