Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing at University of Nevada, Las Vegas represents the highest level of formal education for a career in research and the scholarship of discovery. It prepares scholars for the expression and communication of the knowledge base in the profession.

The Ph.D. graduate develops the science, stewards the profession, educates the next generation of nurses, defines its uniqueness, and maintains its professional integrity.

Career Possibilities

The Ph.D. program prepares leaders, scholars/researchers, and educators.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Knowledge Development in Nursing

Theory Development in Nursing

The Nurse as Leader

Statistical Methods for Nursing Research I: Univariate Methods

Statistical Methods for Nursing Research II: Multivariate Methods

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

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Credits

62 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Nursing View 139 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 (out of 4.0) earned in an accredited nursing program.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate the applicant's capacity for academic excellence, potential contributions to professional scholarship, and commitment to completion of a PhD in nursing. Preferably, at least one should be a letter from a doctorally-prepared faculty member or research scientist in nursing.
Written statement of career and academic goals including identification of research interest, and responses to application essay questions.
Current curriculum vitae or detailed professional resumé.
All applicants must participate in 1-2 interviews with members of the PhD Admissions committee and other School of Nursing Faculty by either video conference or telephone.

Tuition Fee

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International

25985 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25985 USD per year
National

25695 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25695 USD per year
In-State

7553 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7553 USD per year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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