PhD Nursing Science at University of Miami

Entry requirements

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, preferably 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.