About PhD Program,
Advance equitable care and improve health outcomes across diverse populations with a PhD in Nursing.
Prepare to lead and transform nursing practice, policy and research to promote health equity and social justice with Duke University School of Nursing’s PhD Program in Nursing.
Our nursing PhD empowers you with the skills and confidence to develop and test nurse-led models of care that enhance the health of all people, especially those experiencing health inequities. You’ll learn to drive change in nursing practice, influence health policies and conduct research that champions health equity and social justice. Plus, PhD student tuition and 12-month stipends are fully funded for up to five years.
We pride ourselves on welcoming a select group of talented and diverse students each year. As a nursing PhD student, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work closely with our expert faculty members, benefiting from one-on-one mentorship alongside your formal studies.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
A baccalaureate or master’s degree in nursing from a U.S. program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or an international program with commensurate standards is required for admission to the PhD Program in Nursing.
Applicants with a baccalaureate degree in nursing must demonstrate exceptional academic qualifications, have clear research-oriented career goals, and choose a dissertation topic congruent with the research program of a Graduate Faculty member in the School of Nursing. Applicants with baccalaureate degrees must complete a nursing research and a graduate-level statistics course.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Ph.D. student tuition and 12-month stipends are fully funded for up to five years. As a Ph.D. student, you’ll receive a competitive package that should provide financial support (tuition, stipend, health insurance) for the majority of the time you are registered and working toward your degree. Ph.D. students are supported in various ways, including funding from the School of Nursing, Graduate School and other governmental and private sources.
Application Requirement,
Official, confidential transcript(s) of all college-level coursework.
Optional GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores – Applicants can submit GRE scores should they feel the scores enhance their application.
[Taken within the past 5 years]. For a free online GRE guide, see http://www.greguide.com/. For free online GRE practice tests, see http://www.greguide.com/gre-practice-tests.html. Or visit Go Grad for the GRE Guidebook.
Three letters of recommendation. These letters should be solicited from individuals with doctoral degrees who can address the applicant’s academic abilities and potential for doctoral study.
English language proficiency test scores. Foreign graduates must submit either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International Language Testing System (IELTS) accepted, but IELTS is preferred.
Personal Statement. Applicants should submit a paper (1 – 2 typed pages, 12-point font, single-spaced) indicating:
Purposes and objectives for undertaking graduate study
Research interests and career goals
Strengths and weaknesses in the chosen field
A description of a prior research project or research participation and how this has influenced career choice and desire to pursue graduate studies
Reasons for choosing Duke for PhD studies
Name(s) of PhD Nursing faculty members in the School whose research program most closely fits with the applicant’s research interests.
The application and the $95 application fee must be received by November 26, 2024.
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2024
Application Fee,
The application and the $95 application fee
