University of Massachusetts Amherst campus

Health Sciences

PhD Nursing at University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Nursing prepares nurse researchers, scholars and educators to advance nursing knowledge in support of health, equity and social justice and to lead nursing research and innovation.

Faculty: Elaine Marieb College of Nursing  |  Department: Nursing  |  Intake: Fall; priority deadline December 1  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Courses in nursing, theory, research methods and statistics, a mentored research experience, a comprehensive examination and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Nurse researchers, scholars and educators.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications go through the UMass Graduate School; priority deadline December 1, 2026 for Fall 2027 admission.

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: Fall; priority deadline December 1

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