Overview

The Ph.D. in Nursing program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell prepares educators and scholars who will conduct research and advance knowledge in nursing science and health promotion.

Career Opportunities

The market for Nursing PhDs is very strong in light of a current nurse faculty shortage which is predicted to continue through the next decade.

Graduates are prepared to continue to post-doctoral programs or launch academic or research careers as:

Nursing faculty
Healthcare organization leaders
Researchers
Consultants

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophy of Nursing Science
Curriculum and Teaching in Nursing
Qualitative Research
Health Promotion
Quantitative Research Methods and Grantsmanship
Epidemiology in Health Promotion
Advanced Regression Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered if space allows.

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

48 credits beyond the master's degree
69-75 credits beyond the bachelor's degree

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

Nursing View 308 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Current Massachusetts R.N. license or eligibility
Official transcripts from prior academic undergraduate and graduate records
A personal statement about the applicant's interest in the program and career goals
Professional CV
Three letters of recommendation
Writing sample is recommended
Personal interview

Admission requirements for RN applicants from outside of the United States include:

For B.S.N. to Ph.D., a baccalaureate degree in nursing; for the M.S. to Ph.D., a master's degree in nursing or health-related field with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.3
Established professional records in nursing
The official score report for an institutionally approved language test for students from countries where English is not the national language: TOEFL and IELTS.
An in-person, Zoom or Skype interview

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

29250 USD / year

≈ 29250 USD / year
Out-of-State

29250 USD / year

≈ 29250 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16672 USD / year

≈ 16672 USD / year

Living costs

Lowell

United States

1130 - 2341 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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Available Scholarships

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