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PhD Nursing at University of Virginia

University of Virginia, United States

Programme overview

Research doctorate preparing nurse scientists and academics to advance nursing science through systematic inquiry, with faculty mentorship in aging, social determinants of health and healthcare technology. Admitted students are fully funded.

Faculty: School of Nursing  |  Department: Nursing  |  Duration: 3 to 7 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall (applications due December 1)  |  Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Courses in qualitative, quantitative and historical research, philosophy of science, theory construction and analysis, statistics, instrumentation and measurement; all students submit a research proposal for peer review.

Career pathways

Graduates take academic faculty positions, serve as principal investigators on research grants, or direct research at health systems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Baccalaureate or master's degree in nursing from an accredited programme with a minimum B average; transcripts; three letters of reference (two from doctorally prepared nurse educators); CV; essay of 1,000 words or fewer on educational, research and professional goals and a researchable topic; statistics course with software within the past five years; active Virginia or compact nursing licence; interview if requested.

Intake: Fall (applications due December 1)

Duration: 3 to 7 years

Apply through the official page: https://nursing.virginia.edu/admissions/apply/

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