Overview

Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is a world leader in innovative research. Consistently ranked in the top five (5) nursing schools in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, the faculty and students of the Nursing program of Emory University have a proven track record in successfully competing for, and obtaining highly competitive research studies. These studies not only advance the careers of the students and faculty, but also make a significant impact on the health of patients, families, and communities.

Research studies conducted by our faculty include:

Aerobic exercise to improve cognitive abilities among adults living with HIV/AIDS (Rebecca Gary/Drenna Waldrop-Valverde)

Maternal Stress and the Gut-Brain Axis in African American Infants (Elizabeth Corwin)

Savvy Caregiver Program for Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease (Kenneth Hepburn)

Epigenetic and Biobehavioral Determinants of Preterm Birth Outcomes in Black Women (Anne Dunlop)

Preparation for End-of-Life Decision Making in Mild Alzheimer’s Disease (Mi-Kyung Song)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evolution of Nursing Science

Endogenous and Exogenous Determinants of Human Health

Theoretical and Scientific Basis for the Study of Clinical Phenomena

Principles of Health Outcomes Research

Measurement and Design in Clinical Research

Qualitative Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Nursing View 308 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application.

Submission of a personal statement that describes the applicant's vision for what they want to study, who they want to study with, and why they want to study at Emory.

Research interests that match faculty expertise

Three (3) recommendations

Satisfactory TOEFL scores (if applicable)

World Education Services (WES) report (if applicable)

Transcripts issued by the registrar’s office from each post-secondary institution attended

Resume or curriculum vitae

Emory University considers applicants who hold a BSN or MSN from a CCNE or NLNAC accredited program in the US or an international equivalent (Applicants holding a degree in a non-nursing related discipline will be considered on an individual basis)

Students entering with a BSN and intending to pursue NP or nurse-midwifery certification must be eligible for licensure as RN in Georgia by the end of the first year of study.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

48800 USD / year

≈ 48800 USD / year
Out-of-State

48800 USD / year

≈ 48800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48800 USD / year

≈ 48800 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

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