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The PhD in Nursing is ideal for the student who wants to focus on research and scholarship in a clinical, academic, or other scientific environment. Students may enter the PhD level of graduate study as a post-BSN student, as a student who has attained a master’s degree in nursing or other health-related field, as a dual doctoral degree (PhD-DNP) student, or as a student who previously attained a DNP. Coursework for the PhD program is online with both part-time and full-time options. One week of on-campus attendance each year is required. Required credits vary depending on entry track and prior academic preparation.
Minimum Units: 64
The College of Nursing at the University of Arizona offers a variety of programs at the graduate level. Programs are available for students pursuing a first degree in nursing, as well as students interested in advancing in the professional as leaders, advanced practice nurses, and nurse researchers. Please visit the College of Nursing's website for detailed information about our college, faculty and programs.
College of Nursing
University of Arizona - Main - Tucson
Arizona Online - Online
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree OR Master of Science (MS) in Nursing degree
All applicants to the PhD program should review the application information on the College of Nursing's website. In order to apply for this program you must first submit an online application through NursingCAS followed by the University of Arizona Graduate College GradApp. A brief telephone interview is required of top applicants.
We do not require any standardized tests for admission to the PhD Program.
Students in the PhD in Nursing Program are eligible for university and college funding. All students are encouraged to file an updated FAFSA form each year. The College of Nursing awards internal scholarships on a rolling basis each spring to currently admitted students.
Applications for the PhD program must be submitted by:
October 31st 2021 11:59 PM EST: Priority Deadline (for applicants who would like to be considered for available fellowships and get a head-start on scholarship and financial aid applications)
March 8th 2022 11:59 PM EST: Final Deadline
International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.
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NRC Taxon(a) for this program: Nursing
64
BSN-PhD: 24 required units
MS-PhD: 21 required units
NURS 630: Statistics for the Health Sciences, 3 units
NURS 631: Advanced Statistics for the Health Sciences, 3 units
NURS 705: Philosophy of Nursing Science and Practice, 3 units
NURS 706: Theory Development and Evaluation, 3 units
NURS 707: Introduction to Proposal Writing for Research, 3 units
NURS 730: Quantitative Methods in Clinical Nursing Research, 3 units
NURS 731: Qualitative Methods in Clinical Nursing Research, 3 units
NURS 791A: Research Preceptorship, 3 units1
NURS 920 : 18 dissertation units
9 minor units
Coursework in nursing and other sciences are emphasized during the early portion of an individualized program of study. As you continue through the program, time is increasingly devoted to research conducted under the supervision of a faculty researcher and mentor. For the College, our three areas of research excellence are listed below. Click on the links to see faculty with these foci and their related research or projects.
NURS 613A: Palliative Care I: Fundamentals of Palliative Care, 3 units
NURS 613B: Palliative Care II: Advanced Concepts in Palliative Care, 3 units
NUS 642: Health Policy and Economics, 3 units
NURS 701A: Foundations of Scholarly and Systematic Review of Research Literature, 2 units
NURS 701B: Implementing a Systematic or Integrative Review, 1 unit
NURS 721: Psychoneuroimmunology Foundations and Clinical Implications, 3 units
NURS 726: Theories of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction in Nursing, 3 units
NURS 727: Managing the Consequences of Chronic Illness, 3 units
NURS 744: Topics in Integrative Health Research, 3 units
NURS 747: Cellular & Molecular Physiology & Pathophysiology for Biobehavioral Research, 4 units
NURS 796A: Synthesis Seminar, 3 units
NURS 634: Data Management in Healthcare Systems, 3 units
NURS 642: Health Policy and Economics, 3 units
NURS 647: Human Factors in Health Information Technology, 3 units
NURS 648: Healthcare Informatics: Theory and Research, 3 units
NURS 650: Theories of Leadership & Organizational Management, 3 units
NURS 668: Influential Leadership in Health Systems, 3 units
NURS 701A: Foundations of Scholarly and Systematic Review of Research Literature, 2 units
NURS 701B: Implementing a Systematic or Integrative Review, 1 unit
NURS 736: Technology for Expanding Healthcare Capacity, 3 units
NURS 740: Theories in Complex Systems Science and Integrative Health, 3 units
NURS 796A: Synthesis Seminar, 3 unuts
NURS 600D: Emerging Research in Aging and Healthcare, 3 units
NURS 642: Health Policy and Economics, 3 units
NURS 701A: Foundations of Scholarly and Systematic Review of Research Literature, 2 units
NURS 701B: Implementing a Systematic or Integrative Review, 1 unit
NURS 726: Theories of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction in Nursing, 3 units
NURS 727: Managing the Consequences of Chronic Illness, 3 units
NURS 740: Theories in Complex Systems Science and Integrative Health, 3 units
NURS 744: Topics in Integrative Health Research, 3 units
NURS 753: Population Health, 2 units
NURS 773: Rural Health Systems, 3 units
NURS 774: Rural Community Health, 3 units
NURS 787: Diverse Populations: Theories and Methods for Examining Health Disparities, 3 units
NURS 796A; Synthesis Seminar, 3 units
Resident Intensive Summer Experience
RISE is an intensive learning experience designed to support student success in the Doctor of Nursing Practice or Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing programs. All doctoral students are required to attend RISE in Tucson, AZ on an annual basis. RISE attendance for part-time students may vary. RISE typically occurs in August prior to the fall semester each year. Some required courses will begin during RISE. During RISE, students will:
PhD Dissertation
After advancement to candidacy, PhD (and dual DNP/PhD) students must complete the dissertation to graduate from the program.
Nursing Minor
Students may select an area of study within the nursing curriculum, such as Informatics, Rural Health, Border Health, Biological Injury, Reducing Risks and Promoting Health in Vulnerable Populations, or Managing Consequences of Aging or Chronic Illness.
Outside Minor
A student may choose another area or discipline for a minor. Other areas may include Anthropology, Psychology, Management & Policy or Sociology. Note: This coursework may not be available via online technology. In addition, departments or colleges may require more than 9 credits to qualify as an official minor. While outside minors are possible, students will need to make special arrangements with the minor department, as well as their academic advisors. Students are strongly encouraged to complete an inside minor.
Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.
| Program-level Information | |
|---|---|
| Application Acceptance Rate | 85.71% |
| Med. Time-to-degree (years) | 3.50 |
| Department-level Information | |
| Enrollment Percent Male | 15.71% |
| Enrollment Percent Female | 84.29% |
| Enrollment Percent International | 0.36% |
| Enrollment Percent URM | 30% |