Overview

Nursing from University of California, San Francisco focuses on preparation of scientists who will conduct nursing research; develop theory and contribute to the body of knowledge in nursing and the health sciences; and disseminate research findings through scholarly publications and presentations, including classroom teaching.

The full scope of nursing concerns related to direct, indirect, and institutional care, as well as the social and policy factors shaping that care, are within the purview of the degree preparation

Students in the Nursing program from University of California, San Francisco will:

get coursework in the areas of research, nursing science and theory development.

get a basis for projected dissertation focus and the subsequent initial program of research.

get development of a dissertation research proposal, data collection and analysis, and the writing of the dissertation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Qualitative Research Design

Quantitative Research Design

Philosophy of Nursing Science

Probability/Statstics

Theory Development in Nursing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nursing View 282 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

Engagement With Faculty

Prior Degree in Nursing

Official Transcripts

Statistics

Research

English proficiency for non-native English speakers:

RN Licensure

RN Experience

Goal Statement

Recommendations

Résumé or curriculum vitae

Application fee (subject to change)

Tuition Fee

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International

27366 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27366 USD per year during 48 months.
National

27366 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27366 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12264 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for San Francisco

2206 - 4119 USD /month

Living costs

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