Overview

Graduate from Nursing program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is dedicated to the advancement of the knowledge and science of nursing, the stewardship of the profession, and educating new nurse researchers.

Program goals

Develop expertise and knowledge to establish a program of research and scholarship.

Translate nursing research into practice and policy to improve health and healthcare systems.

Provide leadership to effect change in healthcare practice, policy, and education issues by collaboration and partnerships.

Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Improve the healthcare quality of life, individuals/families/communities regionally, nationally and internationally.

At UMSL College of Nursing’s PhD program, we transform lives. Faculty will assist you to accomplish the following:

Publishing

Presenting

Analyzing information and research methods

Synthesizing theories from nursing, natural, or behavioral sciences for application

Synthesizing published research

Conducting one in-depth research study, the dissertation

In summary, the PhD curriculum is fully online (95% asynchronous and 5% synchronous) in nursing science, theory, research, statistics, and cognates that may be taken throughout the University of Missouri system. Some courses also have a face-to-face option for international students and other students with special needs.

The PhD culminates in the student’s design, implementation, and completion of dissertation research under supervision of the graduate faculty. Dissertations demonstrate scientific competencies and a contribution to the discipline and practice of nursing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Development of the Nurse Scientist

Healthcare Policy

Nursing Science & Theory

Design, Implementation and Evaluation of Health Interventions

Structural Equation Modeling

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Nursing View 139 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the UMSL Graduate Application Form

Ph.D. Nursing Application Materials

Research essay including:

Motivation for pursuing a PhD, the research focused doctorate (up to 500 words)

Briefly describe your research interests (up to 250 words)

Briefly describe future short or long-term career goals (up to 250 words)

Two letters of recommendation

A copy of a nursing license issued by your U.S. state of residence or country of residence

Official transcripts from all universities attended (UMSL not required)

BSN applicants must have at least a baccalaureate degree at the time they begin the program.

MSN applicants must have at least a baccalaureate and master’s degree at the time they begin the program.

Entrance examinations

International applicants must meet minimum requirements on a test of written and spoken English

Grade Point Average

Current CV/Resume

Four essays

Tuition Fee

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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