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PhD Nursing at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The College of Nursing PhD prepares nurse scientists to advance knowledge on determinants of health (personal, biological, social, economic and environmental factors) through transdisciplinary research and team science. Mentorship focuses on original research skills and completing a dissertation, with emphasis on grant writing and publication.

Faculty: College of Nursing  |  Intake: Autumn only; Autumn 2027 deadline Nov 3, 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Students work alongside expert scholars on research, grant writing and publications, culminating in a dissertation. Students have had a 65 percent funding rate on all grant submissions over the past three years.

Career pathways

Nurse scientist and scholar careers contributing to nursing and healthcare.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School minimum criteria apply to all applicants. Applicants must hold an active, unencumbered U.S. Registered Nurse licence or an international equivalent; applicants who are not nurses do not need an RN licence. Admits for Autumn term only; application deadline Nov 3, 2026 (U.S. and international). International applicants: TOEFL iBT 4.0 or higher (new scale; 79 equivalent on the earlier scale), IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher, or Duolingo 120 or higher.

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.

Intake: Autumn only; Autumn 2027 deadline Nov 3, 2026

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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