Overview

Advance your career as a nurse researcher, educator, or policymaker with the research-focused PhD in Nursing - Leadership program from Walden University .

Through multidisciplinary projects with other doctoral students from various health disciplines, you can develop the skills to lead or collaborate with cross-functional healthcare teams and promote positive change.

Specializations

Education

Healthcare Administration

Interdisciplinary Health

Leadership

Public Health Policy

Accreditation

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. Accreditation validates that a university and its programs are rigorous and offer relevant content. Walden University’s accreditation means:

The quality of the institution and its programs are continually reassessed and improved.
Credits earned are easier to transfer than credits earned at non-accredited institutions.

When evaluating credentials, employers and universities often look for applicants who earned a degree from an accredited university.

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Programme Structure

Walden’s flexibility and support put your education within reach. You will benefit from a comprehensive online learning experience that includes:

Convenient start dates throughout the year.

Orientation that prepares you for success in an online environment.

Ability to complete coursework when and where it is convenient for you.

Access to courses and materials on your smartphone or tablet.

Multimedia resources designed to augment student learning: videos, case studies, simulations, articles, journals, and discussion topics.

A global online community of faculty, students, and alumni.

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2021-08-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2021-11-30 00:00:00

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Starting 2022-01-11 00:00:00

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Language

English

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Management, Organisation & Leadership Public Health Nursing View 33 other Masters in Public Health in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.

IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).

6.5

PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Walden University's admission requirements vary by program and degree level.

Walden enrollment advisors are available to help you with every step of the online application process, from deciding which program is right for you to applying for financial aid.

Enrollment advisors can also explain Walden's transfer of credit policy for past educational experience.

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Tuition Fee

National

27058 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the original amount of 67645 USD for the full programme and a duration of 30 months.

$67,645 Assuming completion in 2.5-year minimum timeframe

$153,115 Assuming completion in 8-year maximum timeframe

Funding

Paying for your education can be a challenge, but Walden helps you identify the many funding options that are available to you, including scholarships, grants, and federal and private loans. You can also check with your employer to see if they offer tuition reimbursement for your courses. A Walden enrollment advisor can help you determine which funding options are available to you. Additionally, you can save time and money by transferring credits earned previously.

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.