Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] - Doctorate [4 Years]
$21,401 /Yr On-campus full_time

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Nursing

  • The Doctor of Philosophy program in Nursing is designed to prepare students for positions as nursing faculty members, leaders in the application of innovative technologies to nursing education and clinical care, executive leaders in healthcare systems, and scientists who contribute to the body of nursing knowledge through their research.
  • The doctoral program in Nursing prepares nurse scholars to possess a body of knowledge about theory, processes, and methods of inquiry in the discipline of nursing. The program allows students to contribute to disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge in nursing and healthcare on the basis of sound conceptual, methodological, and ethical decision-making.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $17911 $17911 $17911 $17911
Health Insurance $3320 $3320 $3320 $3320
Books and supply $70 $70 $70 $70
International differential fee $100 $100 $100 $100
Total Fees $21401 $21401 $21401 $21401

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 89 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7 9 3

  • One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
  • A Master’s and a Bachelor’s Degree in nursing from an accredited institution or the equivalent.
  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida. (Does not apply to international applicants).
  • Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years.
  • 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 which reflects prior education, recent clinical accomplishments, any scholarly work (publications and presentations), and activities with professional organizations. For recent graduates, this can include accomplishments as a student.
  • Three letters of recommendation evaluating the potential for doctoral study preferably by nursing instructors, nurse employers or nurses with advanced degrees.