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PhD Nursing Science (Online) at University of Miami

University of Miami, United States

Programme overview

The online PhD in Nursing Science is offered through BSN-to-PhD and Masters-to-PhD tracks in a lock-step format. It prepares scholars and researchers in nursing science with emphasis on qualitative and quantitative methods from a multicultural perspective.

Faculty: School of Nursing and Health Studies  |  Department: Nursing  |  Duration: BSN-to-PhD 60 credits; Masters-to-PhD 57 credits (both incl. 12 dissertation credits); lock-step plan runs Summer I through Summer IV  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

What you will study

Prescribed core sequence of NUR courses (including NUR 602, 662, 665, 670, 674, 680, 681, 707-713) plus dissertation. BSN-to-PhD adds 9 elective credits and Masters-to-PhD 6, each including an approved methodology or statistics course.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, in nursing. Degrees in nursing from NLN or CCNE accredited programs are preferred. Official transcripts for each institution attended must be mailed from the issuing institution’s Registrar directly to NursingCAS. NursingCAS cannot process transcripts that are stamped “Issued to Student.” To expedite the process be sure to include the Transcript Request Form from the “Colleges Attended” section in “Academic History.”. Applicants are required to list all institutions attended in the “Colleges Attended” section under “Academic History” even if no degree was awarded. Applicants with international transcripts should refer to the “Additional Requirements for International Transcripts” section below. International degrees must be equivalent to those in the U.S. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Introductory statistics course. Three letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s disposition towards scholarship. Preferably from individuals with doctorates in nursing. At least one reference from an academic source.

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.

Duration: BSN-to-PhD 60 credits; Masters-to-PhD 57 credits (both incl. 12 dissertation credits); lock-step pla

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