Nursing Ph.D.

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This 35-credit program prepares nurse scholars and researchers capable of advancing nursing knowledge through the development and testing of nursing theory and the conduct of research in clinical practice.

The Ph.D. program includes course work in the philosophy of science, generation of knowledge, theory, and the conduct of qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research. The program also includes mentored experiential research training, comprehensive examinations and the completion of dissertation research.

Ph.D. Program requirements: Program requirements include a minimum of 52 credits. Requirements for the PhD degree include: 9 credits in philosophy and theory core courses (NUR 600, 602, and 603); 10 credits in research methods core courses (NUR 649, 650, 651, and 652); 6 credits in graduate statistics; 9 credits in advanced methods, cognates or focused elective courses; and 18 credits in dissertation research. A mentored research experience of 150 hours is also required. The program culminates with comprehensive examinations (written and oral) and the successful conduct and defense of the student’s dissertation research.

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College of Nursing

Öğrenim seçenekleri

Full Time (3 yıl)

Okul ücreti
US$31,952.00 (TRY 1,097,328) Yıllık
Please note this fee is subject to change.
Başlangıç tarihi

3 Eylül 2025

Yer

Feinstein Providence Campus

Chafee Social Science Center,

142 Flagg Road,

KINGSTON,

Rhode Island,

2881, United States

Giriş koşulları

Amerika gelen öğrenciler için

A master’s degree in nursing (GPA minimum 3.30); eligibility for R.N. licensure in Rhode Island; completion of a 300- to 500-level statistics course; completion of a master’s level introduction to research course (NUR 505 or equivalent); completion of a master’s level nursing theory course (NUR 507 or equivalent).

Uluslararası öğrenciler için

Admission decisions will be based on a comprehensive review of applicant qualifications presented as a total package. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to study on a full-time basis. The following criteria will be used as the guidelines for admission decisions:

Baccalaureate degree from AACN or NLN-accredited program in nursing or its equivalent with a minimum P.A. > 3.0

Master’s degree in nursing or its equivalent; G.P.A. >3 is desirable.

Scholarly paper, term paper, master’s thesis or similar to demonstrate advanced writing skills.

Completion of an undergraduate course in statistics that includes inferential statistics.

The TOEFL is required for all international applicants for whom English is not the primary language. A TOEFL score > 100 is preferred.

Language Proficiency

Required scores on the Internet-based (iBT) and Computer-based TOEFL:

An overall score of 80 or above (82 for teaching assistantship consideration), AND Minimum scores in the following areas: Reading: 19; Writing: 18; Listening: 17; Speaking: 18 (the suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 20).

Other scores that may be accepted in place of TOEFL scores (please check with your department):

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): All scores must be sent directly to URI. Required minimum score of 6.5, AND minimum scores in the following areas: Reading: 6.5; Writing: 6.5; Listening: 6.5; Speaking: 6.5 (The suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 7).

Duolingo English Test: Required minimum score of 105 (Score of 110 for a teaching assistantship)

Pearson Test of English: Required minimum scores are Reading 53, Writing 59, Listening 47, and Speaking 47 (62 for international teaching assistants)

Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): Required minimum score of B2

Application deadline is January 15 for fall start.

Seçtiğiniz bölüme bağlı olarak farklı IELTS koşulları olabilir.

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