Overview

This Nursing program at Thomas Jefferson University is an exciting opportunity to learn directly from nursing scientists from Jefferson College of Nursing.

Our goal is to push the frontier of knowledge and convey a sense of power that this knowledge can reshape the world. Graduates of our programs are poised to lead change, spur innovation, and transform healthcare.

Program Highlights

Participate in research labs across the university
Work with interprofessional research teams
Earn a dual PhD/MPH or public health certificate or an academic nursing (teaching) certificate
Learn how to conduct research that embraces social justice and health equity
Develop your own independent research with mentorship from expert nurse scientist faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophy of Science in Nursing
Advanced Statistical Methods for Data Analysis
Determinant Models of Human Health
Nursing Research Ethics: Responsible Conduct of Research
Advanced Health Behaviors: Methods & Measurement
Database Design and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

56 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Nursing View 308 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are required to hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or degree in a health-related discipline, and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nurse Doctorate degree or degree in a health-related discipline, from a regionally accredited institution, or equivalent upon evaluation of international transcripts, at time of application.
Applicants are required to submit an official transcript for their highest earned degree.
Personal statement, résumé and letters of recommendation
Professional License/Certification

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56414 USD / year

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Out-of-State

56414 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

56414 USD / year

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Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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