PhD Nursing at Columbia University

Programme overview

The PhD in Nursing is a full-time, research-intensive programme for nurse scientists who study a range of populations and health conditions. Both post-master's and post-BSN students complete a minimum of 57 credits.

Faculty: School of Nursing | Duration: 3-4 years full-time | Intake: September start | Study mode: full-time | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Coursework covers theoretical foundations of nursing science, analytical foundations, and electives and application, with at least 37 required coursework credits before a written and oral qualifying exam that awards the MPhil. Students then complete dissertation credits and defend an original research dissertation, alongside research experience and expected publication and grant activity.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline December 1, decisions in January. School of Nursing (all programmes): no minimum GPA is required, GRE is not required, and prerequisite courses must come from a regionally accredited institution and be completed before classes start.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Intake: September start

Duration: 3-4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/admissions

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