PhD Nursing at University of Oklahoma

Programme overview

Research doctorate preparing faculty scholars, health care policy advocates and clinical innovators to conduct research that improves the health of individuals, families and communities and translates research into practice. Hybrid format; class size is 4-6.

Faculty: Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing | Department: Nursing | Study mode: part-time | Location: Norman, OK, United States

Career pathways

Faculty roles, nurse scientist roles in hospital systems, state and federal health agencies, industry and philanthropy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing; current CV; written application essay; three letters of recommendation (at least two from doctorate holders); official transcripts from all institutions; minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 for bachelor's entrants; TOEFL may be required (550 paper / 79 internet). The LPN-BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, post-graduate certificate, PhD and DNP programmes are hybrid/online or part-time and do not meet F-1 visa in-person requirements, so international students on F-1 visas are not accepted.

Domestic applicants: USD 5,681 a year (2026-2027). Oklahoma resident tuition. First-year annual tuition estimate only; mandatory institutional fees, college fees and the $75 per term international student maintenance fee are excluded. Rate listed for College of Nursing PhD programmes. Source

International applicants: USD 21,953 a year (2026-2027). Nonresident tuition (applies to out-of-state and international students). First-year annual tuition estimate only; mandatory institutional fees, college fees and the $75 per term international student maintenance fee are excluded. Rate listed for College Source

Apply through the official page: https://nursing.ouhsc.edu/admissions-financial-aid/apply-now/application-process

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