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PhD Nursing and Health Science at University of Rochester

University of Rochester, United States

Programme overview

A research doctorate for the next generation of nursing and healthcare scientists, with close faculty mentorship and interdisciplinary research within University of Rochester Medicine. Post-MS and post-BS pathways are available, and a small selective cohort is admitted each fall.

Faculty: School of Nursing  |  Duration: Post-MS: 3-4 years full-time or 5 years part-time; Post-BS: 4 years full-time  |  Intake: Fall only (deadline Jan. 15; late applications reviewed case by case)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

Specialized PhD coursework, theoretical and methodological training and grant development guidance, with a faculty mentor assigned from the first day and research and teaching assistant experience.

Career pathways

Assistantship experience prepares students for roles in academia, health systems and policy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Post-MS pathway for master's-prepared nurses or health professionals; post-BS pathway for bachelor's-prepared nurses. Fall entry only; application opens July 1; deadline Jan. 15.

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.

Intake: Fall only (deadline Jan. 15; late applications reviewed case by case)

Duration: Post-MS: 3-4 years full-time or 5 years part-time; Post-BS: 4 years full-time

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