Requirements for Admissions
Our program is designed for students with a bachelor's degree in nursing (or BSN equivalent) and a master's degree in nursing (or a related field).
Admission is competitive. Students are selected on the basis of their scholastic preparation and intellectual capability. Admission to our program requires research and career goals that are consistent with the school's research foci and faculty expertise. We will only accept you if we have the faculty who are actively engaged in your area of research.
Admission Requirements
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Completion of a course of study equivalent to that required for the bachelor's degree in nursing at an accredited institution, with a minimum of a B average in undergraduate work | |
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Completion of a course of study equivalent to that required for the master's degree in nursing (or a related field), with a minimum of a B average in graduate work | |
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Having maintained a B average in the field of expected graduate concentration |
Application to the program is made through
the Graduate School and requires:
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Three letters of recommendation describing your aptitude for doctoral study from PhD prepared individuals | |
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Curriculum Vitae | |
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Official report of GRE scores (taken within the last 5 years) | |
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Applicants must upload an unofficial copy of transcripts from prior undergraduate and graduate work as part of their online application for admission. Official transcripts are required only after an offer of admission is made and accepted. Do NOT send your transcripts by mail. This will delay the review of your application. We will request your official transcripts only if an offer of admission is extended to you. | |
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Essay describing your professional career goals, research interests, research experiences, and potential faculty mentors. | |
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If you do not have a degree from an English-speaking university, you must submit a report of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score. Scores should be less than two years old and the minimum acceptable score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language is 81 on the internet based test or 620 on the paper-based test to demonstrate proficiency. | |
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Faculty interviews are required as part of the admissions requirements and will be arranged after all materials are reviewed. Interviews conducted in-person or via Skype using a Webcam are preferred. In the event an applicant cannot travel to Vanderbilt or is unable to use Skype, a telephone interview will be scheduled. |
Reapplication
Applicants to Vanderbilt's PhD in Nursing Science Program who have applied three times to the program without an offer of admission will not be allowed to apply to the program again.
Dates of Required On-Campus Intensive Session for 2012-13
Fall 2012 |
August 27 – August 31 |
Spring 2013 |
January 14 – January 17 |
Summer 2013 |
May 6 – May 9 |
