About PhD Program,

NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing is home to one of the first PhD nursing programs in the nation. The faculty is composed of some of the most lauded, published, and funded researchers in the profession. The College’s affiliations with hundreds of hospitals, private practices, clinics, professional journals, and other institutions provide a wealth of resources for PhD students.

The College’s PhD program in nursing research and theory development is designed to support students and guide them in achieving their academic and professional goals. The curriculum provides an excellent foundation in the philosophy of scientific inquiry, theory development in nursing science, quantitative and qualitative research designs, and methodological approaches to data management and analyses. Faculty members are dedicated to challenging and encouraging students to conduct groundbreaking original research and examine their own interests and passions for public service. There is a strong commitment by the faculty to conduct research that improves health and healthcare equity across the lifespan and mentor students committed to achieving the same goals.

Our PhD students come from all backgrounds and from all stages of personal and career development. However, they share one common thread: the excellence of their thought and dedication to the nursing field.

PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,   

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

A minimum grade point average of 3.0 from an NLN or AACN accredited Bachelor’s program in Nursing.

The ability to demonstrate professional performance or contribution to nursing as evidenced by research efforts, publications, presentations, membership in professional organizations, honors/awards, community service, or letters of recommendation.

As of Fall 2021, GRE scores are no longer required as part of the application for the Florence S. Downs PhD program in Nursing Research and Theory Development.

If your academic credentials are not in English and/or are from a foreign school with a grading system not based on a 4.0 overall GPA, we require an international transcript evaluation and translation. Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc (ECE) is the preferred service. ECE prepares evaluation reports that identify the United States equivalents of educational qualifications earned in other countries. To request an evaluation report, you must complete and submit an application form, along with all required documentation and all applicable fees. ECE will complete most evaluation reports in approximately 15 to 20 business days from the date they receive all required documentation and fees. They also offer one-day, five-day, and 12-day Rush Service and Express Delivery. Please visit the ECE website for more information.

PhD Funding Coverage,

To be considered for all financial aid opportunities, you must have a valid FAFSA (NYU School Code 002785) on file for the applicable academic year. It is strongly recommended that you file before receiving your offer of admission. Graduate students receiving NYU or NYU Langone tuition remission benefits and Doctoral-level students hired by NYU Rory Meyers as graduate assistants are not eligible for NYU scholarship aid.

All US citizens and eligible non-citizens must complete the  FAFSA (NYU School Code 002785) each academic year to be reviewed for federal financial aid eligibility and to be considered for additional donor-funded scholarship opportunities.

Application Requirement,

• One (1) transcript from each post-secondary school attended. We can review applications with unofficial transcripts. Admitted students will be asked to submit official transcripts prior to beginning coursework at NYU Meyers.
• A two- to three-page personal statement.
• At least two (2) letters of recommendation.
• RN (and NP, where applicable) license and registration certificate. You may submit an application with an out-of-state license, but admitted students must obtain a New York State RN/NP license prior to beginning coursework at NYU Meyers.
• Our Advanced Standing DNP admissions process may include an interview.
• Applicants who have attended a post-secondary institution outside of the United States are required to upload one (1) transcript from each post-secondary school attended and submit one (1) official course-by-course evaluation of each foreign transcript directly to our office at the time of application. Your application will not be reviewed without these documents.

Application Deadline,

Dec 01, 2024

Application Fee,

The application fee is $85. Your application will not be processed until your application fee has been paid. Application fees are non-refundable and must be received by the stated application deadlines.