Overview

Key facts

During this mentor-match style Nursing program at the University of Missouri - Kansas City, you will learn from and research alongside nationally recognized and funded nurse scientists who are conducting innovative research on a variety of topics, including community-based prevention interventions, muscle biology, illness recovery and more.
You will collaborate with faculty-mentors to individualize your program of study in one of three areas – clinical/biological research, health systems/outcomes research or nursing education research.
Prior to graduation, you will propose and complete a dissertation, author a publication published in a peer-reviewed journal, complete a comprehensive examination and present at a professional conference.

Potential careers

Nurse research scientist for hospitals
Nurse research scientist for universities
Nurse research scientist for government agencies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophy of Science
Social Justice in Nursing and Health Research
Psychometrics
Nursing Research
Cultural Diversity
Policy, Politics, Ethics
Statistical Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

61 SCH

61-73

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

Nursing View 308 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

GRE^®

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

BSN, MSN or RN-MSN from a regionally accredited college or university accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accrediting agency (CCNE or AACN).
A GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale is required for admission (calculated on the last 60 hours of the BSN degree) or a minimum of 3.2 for the MSN.
A current unencumbered licensure in the state in which the student completes clinical requirements
GRE results - recommended but not required
For BSN-PhD applicants ONLY: pre-requisite course requirements must be completed with a grade of a B/3.0 GPA equivalent or better

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16470 USD / year

≈ 16470 USD / year
Out-of-State

16470 USD / year

≈ 16470 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6563 USD / year

≈ 6563 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

980 - 1596 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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