PhD Nursing at University of Rhode Island

Programme overview

This 35-credit program prepares nurse scholars and researchers capable of advancing nursing knowledge through the development and testing of nursing theory and the conduct of research in clinical practice.

Faculty: College of Nursing | Duration: Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: 4-5 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Kingston, RI, United States

What you will study

The Ph.D. degree requires a total of ≥ 49 credits beyond the M.S. degree. The Ph.D. program consists of a minimum of 34 credits of course work, including core and elective courses and 15 credits of dissertation research. The core courses in theory and research methods provide the basic knowledge and skills necessary for generating new knowledge in nursing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission decisions will be based on a comprehensive review of applicant qualifications presented as a total package. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to study on a full-time basis. The following criteria will be used as the guidelines for admission decisions: Baccalaureate degree from AACN or NLN-accredited program in nursing or its equivalent with a minimum G.P.A. > 3.0 Master’s degree in nursing or its equivalent; G.P.A. >3 is desirable.

Domestic applicants: USD 17,116 a year (2026-27). Graduate full-time (9-15 credits) annual tuition, In state rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme differential charges (en Source

International applicants: USD 33,328 a year (2026-27). Graduate full-time (9-15 credits) annual tuition, Out of state (non-resident) rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme diffe Source

Doctoral programmes listed admit for Fall start (for example Behavioral Science Psychology PhD, and Biological and Environmental Sciences PhD).

Behavioral Science Psychology PhD Fall deadline December 1; Biological and Environmental Sciences PhD Fall deadline December 15. Applications use the URI Graduate Application (programmes using CAS: DPT, Speech Language Pathology MS, Dietetics MS apply through their own centralized application systems).

Apply through the official page: https://web.uri.edu/graduate-school/admission/

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