PhD Nursing Research and Theory Development at New York University

Programme overview

NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing is home to one of the first PhD nursing programs in the nation. The faculty is composed of some of the most lauded, published, and funded researchers in the profession. The College’s affiliations with hundreds of hospitals, private practices, clinics, professional journals, and other institutions provide a wealth of resources for PhD students.

Faculty: Rory Meyers College of Nursing | Duration: 46 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The program requires the completion of 46 credits, 60 hours of Teaching Residency (no credit), and 1200 hours of Research Residency (no credit). Sample required courses: Biostatistics for Public Health; Contemp Design & Meth I; Qualitative Methods for Health & Healthcare Research; Philosophical & Theor Perspetvs or Nursing; Regression I: Linear Regression and Modeling; Contemp Design & Meth II.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Access the application for our PhD program. All applicants to our PhD program are required to submit the following documents at the time of application: One (1) transcript from each post-secondary school attended. We can review applications with unofficial transcripts. Admitted students will be asked to submit official transcripts prior to beginning coursework at NYU Meyers. Resume. A two- to three-page personal statement. At least three (3) letters of recommendation. RN (and NP, when applicable) license and registration certificate. Applicants may submit an application with an out-of-state license, but admitted students must obtain a New York State RN/NP license prior to beginning coursework at NYU Meyers.

Duration: 46 credits

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