Nursing, PhD at George Mason University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing prepares future nurse scientists and scholars to lead the generation of rigorous, innovative, and ethically grounded research that advances nursing and public health science and promotes health equity across diverse populations. Graduates are equipped to conduct independent and collaborative interdisciplinary research, apply advanced and emerging methodological approaches, and provide scholarly leadership across academic, clinical, community, and policy settings.

Faculty: College of Public Health | Duration: 78 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 78 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis for Healthcare Research I; Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis for Healthcare Research II; Theory and Design in Health Science; Measurement in Nursing and Public Health Research; Using Research to Advance Healthcare Policy; Qualitative Research in Nursing and Health Care.

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Entry requirements

Requirements Nursing PhD applicants must hold a master's degree in nursing. The Master’s program included at least 30 credits from an institution of higher education accredited by a Mason-recognized U.S. institutional accrediting agency or international equivalent verified from official transcripts. A master's degree in a related health ﬁeld will also be accepted if the applicant has a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Applicants must have a 3.00 GPA or higher on a 4.00 scale in their master’s program. A valid, current nursing license in a U.S. state or territory is required; waivers for international applicants will be determined by the PhD Program Director. Applicants also must have completed a graduate-level course in statistics with a ﬁnal grade of 3.00 or higher before the start of the fall semester. Applications are considered for the fall semester only. Applicants must meet the adm

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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