Overview

Embark on a transformative journey with Catholic University of America's Ph.D. in Nursing, a pioneer since the 1960s. Our Conway School of Nursing, rooted in excellence, features renowned faculty and a legacy of competitive federal grants, highlighting our commitment to cutting-edge research.

Features

Our research-intensive online program is designed for flexibility so you can craft a dissertation tailored to your passion, guided by dedicated faculty mentors, preparing you to lead in academia and clinical settings.

With a focus on philosophy, statistics, qualitative and quantitative methods, bioethics, and health care policy, our curriculum shapes the next generation of nurse researchers. Elevate your role as a nurse scientist, contributing expertise and compassion to address critical healthcare needs. Join us to make a lasting impact on nursing science and patient care.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Seminar in Nursing Scholarship

Healthcare Biostatistics

Philosophy of Science

Theory Development

Advanced Statistics and Research Methods in Healthcare

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nursing View 252 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed graduate nursing application.

Curriculum vitae or resume.

Transcripts of undergraduate and graduate study that provide evidence of academic ability to complete the program and do original research. A GPA of 3.2 or higher is desired.

Three letters of reference (at least one from a former dean, former faculty member or academic adviser and at least one from a current or former supervisor preferably in a clinical practice/research/academic setting).

A written statement of career goals and proposed area of research.

A copy of a recent scholarly paper, research report or publication related to clinical nursing

International applicants should attach copies of all grade reports, certificates, and transcripts at the time of application in both the original language and in English translation.

$60 non-refundable application fee

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Washington, D. C.

1705 - 2975 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Nursing.

Available Scholarships

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