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.
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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Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education you attended | |
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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 above 620 (paper-based) or 260 (computer-based) to demonstrate proficiency. | |
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Faculty interviews - on-site or telephone interview with a member(s) of the PhD program faculty will be arranged after all materials are reviewed. |
