Overview

At the completion of the PhD in Nursing program at the University of Central Florida, graduates will be able to:

Conduct research to generate a body of knowledge and test theories that advance nursing science.
Develop a program of scholarship that integrates research, teaching, leadership, and service to the profession.
Contribute to interdisciplinary solutions that advance health care in a global society.

Careers

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Nursing is designed to prepare students for positions as faculty members, leaders in the application of innovative technologies to education and/or clinical care, executive leaders in healthcare systems, and scientists who contribute to the body of nursing knowledge through their research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory in Nursing Science
Scientific Writing for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals
Qualitative Methods in Nursing Research and Healthcare
Research Grants Process and Proposal Writing
Quantitative Methods for Nursing and Healthcare
Advanced Study Design and Methods
Psychometrics and Measurement for Nursing Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

63 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Orlando, 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

BSN and either MSN or Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution or the equivalent.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida.
An essay of no more than 500 words addressing goals for doctoral study to knowledge development for Nursing.
A personal interview.
Research interests that match faculty expertise.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Three letters of recommendation evaluating the potential for doctoral study preferably by nursing instructors, nurse employers or nurses with advanced degrees.
Applicants to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

22988 USD / year

≈ 22988 USD / year
Out-of-State

22988 USD / year

≈ 22988 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6664 USD / year

≈ 6664 USD / year

Living costs

Orlando

United States

1111 - 1939 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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Scholarships Information

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