PhD Nursing at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The PhD in Nursing prepares master's-prepared nurses for nursing research and academic roles. The cohort-based programme is offered on-site one day per week with web-enhanced technologies, in three phases: coursework, proposal development and dissertation. Focus areas include symptom science, health promotion and illness prevention, and self-management.

Faculty: School of Nursing (Health Sciences) | Department: School of Nursing | Duration: 54 credits; about 2.5 years of coursework and proposal development plus at least 1 year for dissertation; 7-year time limit | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

The 54-credit curriculum covers statistics and research design (biostatistics, advanced statistical methods, quantitative and qualitative methods), philosophy and theory of nursing science, big data and population health, data management and informatics, a research practicum and teaching practicum, two cognate courses, dissertation seminars and dissertation research. Students pass a qualifying examination consisting of a publishable manuscript and oral defense, then a dissertation proposal defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited programme or international equivalent (a master's in a related discipline plus a bachelor's in nursing may be considered); current unencumbered RN licence; official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work; minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; three letters of recommendation; curriculum vitae; personal interview with PhD faculty; exemplar of scholarly writing; statement of professional goals and research interests; documented English proficiency for international students; appropriate immigration status for international applicants.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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