Overview
Graduates from our PhD program at The University of New Mexico will advance the science of Nursing.
Research Areas
Explore your interest at UNM College of Nursing.
- Rural Health and Health Equity (Our signature strengths in health care disparities and equity.)
- Bio-behavioral Health
- Oncology and Toxicology Nursing
- Disaster and Public Health Emergencies
- Genomics
- Self-Management and Patient Adherence
- eHealth
- Health Services
- Policy Research
- Military and Veteran Health
Programme Structure
- The PhD curriculum consists of a core of PhD courses on philosophy of science, theory, statistics, health policy and research design.
- Students additionally choose from a selection of research methods courses, substantive area courses and electives.
- Students admitted under the BSN entry option complete 18 prerequisite credits before starting the PhD coursework.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Priority Deadline: January 1
- Final Deadline: April 1
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Nursing View 252 other PhDs in Nursing in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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 Master of Science in Nursing degree (MSN) from an accredited nursing program by either NLN or CCNE.
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree prior to entering the PhD program.
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master's degree in another field will be considered on an individual basis.
- One letter of intent with the applicant's experiences in the discipline of nursing, highlighting experiences with underserved or vulnerable populations
- Three letters of recommendation
- A current resume or CV
- The application and unofficial transcripts
- Submission of a writing sample
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Albuquerque
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
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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