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PhD Nursing Science at Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University, United States

Programme overview

A 72-credit PhD at the Vanderbilt School of Nursing for full-time students starting each fall, with funding for up to four years of required didactic and research coursework. Up to 15 credit hours of approved transfer credit may count.

Faculty: School of Nursing  |  Duration: 72 credits; funded for up to four years of coursework  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nashville, TN, United States

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Entry requirements

COMPLETION of a course of study equivalent to that required for the bachelor's degree in nursing at an accredited institution, with a minimum B average in undergraduate work. Start the application before sending transcripts or recommendations. Application Components Online application form A minimum of three (maximum of 5) letters of recommendation describing your aptitude for doctoral study from doctorally prepared Curriculum Vitae Unofficial copy of transcripts from undergraduate and all graduate coursework.

Graduate School fall application deadlines differ by department and range from 1 December to 15 January. The Graduate School application fee is $95, paid online after submitting the application, and only one fee is charged for up to two programme applications per year.

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