University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus

Health Sciences

PhD Nursing at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The PhD program in nursing prepares scholars as scientists, leaders, innovators, and educators in nursing who: -Discover new knowledge for nursing science practice through innovative, theory-based, ethical research; -Integrate knowledge to influence health care delivery and policy through collaborative, interprofessional initiatives at organizational, local, state, regional, national, and global levels; -Create and evaluate strategies to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, communities, and populations; and -Disseminate knowledge to those in nursing, other health sciences, policy makers, and the public through scholarly publication, formal teaching, and other creative venues.

Faculty: School of Nursing  |  Duration: 4 years / 38 major credits + 24 thesis credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Core Courses, Statistics, Doctor of Philosophy Intensive Experience, Nursing Electives, Graduate Nursing Foundation Courses, Thesis Credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79.

Duration: 4 years / 38 major credits + 24 thesis credits

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