PhD Nursing Sciences at University of Florida

Entry requirements

Progression in the program depends on the student’s ability to meet academic standards and clinical competencies as defined by College policy. To be considered for admission to the Ph.D. program, students must meet the following minimum requirements: A BSN or master’s degree in nursing from a CCNE/NLN AC-accredited program. International students or students whose native language is not English are required to pass one of the following tests with a satisfactory score: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Computer-based: 213 Paper-based: 550 Web-based: 80 iBT Speaking Component: 26 International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall score: 6.5 Speaking Component: 7 Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): Overall score: 79 Successful completion of the University of Florida English Language Institute Program. International students or students whose native University-wide graduate admission (not specific to this programme): application through the UF graduate application; official GRE scores are required by most programmes (GMAT for MBA applicants), per programme; transcripts, a CV or resume and letters of recommendation where the programme requires them.