Overview

Particular emphasis is placed on translational methods in evidence-based practice that drive innovation in health care organizations and systems.

Learning outcomes

As a doctoral student in the Nursing Practice - Direct Care program at University of Utah, you will:

Develop skills to influence public policy through participation in professional organizations and health policy activities at the local, national, and global level

Affect change and partner with health systems across the Intermountain West (Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico)

Take courses in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and health systems leadership and management

Complete the program in as few as five semesters

Have options for full-time and part-time programs of study

Experience courses in online and in an executive format

Programme Structure

As a doctoral student in the program, you will:

Identify trends in practice to improve patient outcomes

Analyze and apply evidence to make improvements in patient care populations

Identify potential system changes to improve care for patient populations

Facilitate quality improvement projects to improve patient care

Understand finance and business principles for clinical providers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-19 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-12-19 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2024-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2025-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Some departments only admit students to certain terms (e.g., only fall).

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine Nursing Health Sciences View 227 other PhDs in Health Sciences 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

80

Other requirements

General requirements

The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants.

A copy of all post-secondary transcripts to the application
Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Resume/CV
Test Scores, such as the GRE or GMAT

Tuition Fee

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International

19612 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9806 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

19612 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9806 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

5548 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2774 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Salt Lake City

1000 - 1730 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Delivered

Disciplines

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Salt Lake City

Funding

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