Overview

This Nursing (Online) program from Catholic University of America is offered online and on campus. Graduates will gain the skills necessary to advance the body of nursing knowledge and improve health care as nurse scientists and nurse scholars.

Features

Our curriculum is designed to give nurse practitioners and clinicians the skills needed to develop, implement, and test research initiatives aimed at improving the health care sector.

Programme Structure

Explore topics in:

The philosophy of science

Statistics and research in health care

Qualitative and quantitative research and methods

Bioethics and health care policy

Theory development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

79 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Medicine Nursing View 308 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Possess a baccalaureate degree and a master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university offering a program in nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. (Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for B.S.N. prepared applicants with a non-nursing master's degree; exceptions may also be made international students or those educated in other countries).

Graduates of programs not accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE must have transcripts evaluated and comparability to an American degrees established.

Present transcripts of undergraduate and graduate study that provide evidence of academic ability to complete the program and do original research. A GPA of 3.2 or higher is desired.

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

23305 USD / year

≈ 23305 USD / year
Out-of-State

23305 USD / year

≈ 23305 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

23305 USD / year

≈ 23305 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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