Overview

A foundation of research and scholarship gained at the master's level is further enhanced at the doctoral level.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Nursing program at University of Kentucky will be able to:

Establish a pattern of productive scholarship and participation in team science that results in the dissemination of scholarly work to lay and professional audiences

Contribute to the development of science and the discipline of nursing through the ethical conduct of culturally competent, original clinical and translational research

Demonstrate an understanding of the evolving roles and professional responsibilities of a nurse scholar through participation in professional and interprofessional teams and organizations and the provision of professional and research leadership and mentorship

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Minimum of 48 credit hours of pre-qualifying course work

At least one term of research experience (10-20 hours per week)

Prequalifying residency requirement: Students must complete the minimum 45 credit hours of course work within five years of entry into the doctoral program.

Two consecutive full-time terms for the dissertation research residency

Written and oral examinations to qualify as a candidate for the PhD degree

Dissertation and final examination

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Spring admission: part-time only

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

Nursing View 308 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 grading scale

A bachelor’s degree in nursing from an NLN- or CCNE-accredited program

Licensure as a registered nurse in Kentucky or in the state where research will take place. International students do not need licensure as a registered nurse in Kentucky.

Three references attesting to the potential of the student for a scholarly career; at least one should be from a doctorally prepared nurse

Example of scholarly written work that demonstrates excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and logically; examples could include a publication or class paper.

Goal statement that addresses short- and long-term academic, research and career goals; a self-evaluation of motivation, initiative and the potential for independent learning with specific examples of each; and examples of leadership experiences where initiative and self-motivation were important to success.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

37326 USD / year

≈ 37326 USD / year
Out-of-State

37326 USD / year

≈ 37326 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15084 USD / year

≈ 15084 USD / year

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

United States

900 - 1400 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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