Overview

Faculty members at Florida Atlantic University engage with PhD students to create a learning environment that is accessible as well as supportive.

As a graduate of this Nursing program, you will:

be an expert in the Caring science that underpins our discipline
carry the thread of Caring science into your own research
have command of foundational research knowledge with experience essential for beginning on your path as an accomplished nurse scientist

Programme Structure

Research focus areas are:

Healthy Aging Across the Lifespan - Optimizing health across the lifespan, from conception to end of life
Health Equity - Clarifying and eliminating health disparities associated with human uniqueness, such as ethnicity, race, socioeconomics, gender and age
Holistic Health - Exploring and testing integrative approaches to health promotion and healing
Transforming Healthcare Environments – Focuses on caring and healing environments, interprofessional collaboration and teamwork, nurse leader development, and best nursing practices effecting patient outcomes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boca Raton, United States

Disciplines

Nursing View 312 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate GPA of 3.5 or higher
Two letters of recommendation from academic and professional references one of whom is from a masters program and holds a doctorate
Writing Sample
Applicant’s goals for the Ph.D. program
CV
Interview
Evidence of grade of “B” or better in graduate level statistics course
Satisfactory background check prior to first course
A course-by-course evaluation with GPA calculation of international transcripts is required; FAU will evaluate transcripts internally or must be done by a NACES member

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

19792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19792 USD per year during 120 months.
National

19792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19792 USD per year during 120 months.
In-State

7592 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7592 USD per year during 120 months.

Living costs for Boca Raton

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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