Overview

This research-focused interdisciplinary doctoral degree in Nursing and Healthcare Innovation at Arizona State University is designed for individuals who wish to pursue and engage in careers as leaders in health science, health education and policy, and health innovation.

The program prepares scholars with the research skills they need to generate, apply and disseminate scientific knowledge while demonstrating the leadership skills necessary for influencing health processes, outcomes, policy and innovation.

Graduates are prepared to assume key positions in research, education and administration with the goal of optimizing quality of life and health across diverse populations and settings.

Career Opportunities

Career examples include:

academic faculty (e.g., professor)
health care executive
health educator
health-focused scientist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scientific Role Development
Social and Contextual Issues in Nursing and Healthcare
Genomics and Population Health
Philosophy of Science Perspectives in Nursing and Healthcare Innovation
Theory Analysis
Biostatistics: Principals of Statistical Inference
Advancing Research-Based Health Policy Through Leadership and Innovation Science
Healthcare Policy and Innovation
Teaching in Academic and Practice Settings

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Nursing View 308 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
current resume
goal statement essay
writing sample
proof of English proficiency

Applicants must show completion of a current inferential statistics prerequisite course.

GRE scores are recommended, but not required.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

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

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