PhD Nursing at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Program is built on a foundation of prior nursing education and prepares the student for original research and theory development. The PhD in Nursing Program prepares nurse scientists to meet the health needs of a rapidly changing, culturally diverse society and improve human health outcomes by innovating nursing practice, testing healthcare innovations, and conducting responsible health-related research. The Nursing PhD admits students with the MSN, an alternative BSN to PhD degree option is available.

Faculty: College of Nursing and Health Innovation | Duration: 45 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 45 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Theory In Nursing Science; Measurement In Health Research; Qualitative Research; Research Design; State Of The Science; Parametric Statistics For Healthcare Research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The applicant for the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) degree must meet the general requirements of graduate admissions and hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN-PhD entry) from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or proof of equivalent education at a foreign institution. Applicants must submit official transcripts from each college or university attended. All applicants must meet the following additional criteria. A faculty member agrees to be the student's research mentor and future dissertation chair. Evidence of current professional nursing licensure/registration in at least one political jurisdiction, evaluated by Associate Dean or designee. Licensure/registration must be maintained throughout the program. If a PhD student is going to perform direct patient care activities or supervise students in clinical agencies, they will be required to obtain an RN license in Texas or a compact state.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Doctoral application priority dates: Fall February 1, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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