Overview

Outcome

A graduate of our Nursing program at Boston College will be prepared to:

Constructively critique and synthesize nursing and interdisciplinary knowledge within their area of inquiry relative to nursing science.
Design, conduct, and disseminate innovative, rigorous, and ethically sound research that advances nursing science.
Assume leadership roles and collaborate with other disciplines to address contemporary health care concerns.
Use scholarly inquiry to generate and disseminate knowledge that facilitates humanization, advances the discipline, informs practice, and reshapes policy.
Articulate the perspective of nursing in interdisciplinary dialogue for the common good of a diverse and global society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategies for Knowledge Development in Nursing
Healthcare Policy & Social Justice
Philosophical Inquiry for Knowledge Development in Nursing
Research Design and Methods
Statistics
Integrative Review for Nursing Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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100

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nursing View 312 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Program eligibility:

A master's degree from a nationally accredited university in nursing or a related field
A completed course in statistics (AP credits cannot be accepted)
A current RN license

Preference will be given to applicants with the following qualifications:

Minimum GPA of 3.5
Research experience, written clarity in area of research, and match to faculty research or methodology as described by applicant and determined by Ph.D. committee
Publications preferred, as listed on curriculum vitae
Excellence in writing, sample essay of course paper, or manuscript submitted by applicant
Leadership/leadership potential

Tuition Fee

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International

21648 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1804 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

21648 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1804 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

21648 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1804 USD per credit during 48 months.

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