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PhD of Nursing Science
University of California, Irvine
- Irvine, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctorate training nurse scientists in clinical-translational research methods.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop independent research expertise in Nursing Science. Design and conduct original investigations
- Critically assess evidence
- and communicate defensible scholarly findings.
Career outcomes
- Research Assistant
- Laboratory Assistant
- Programme Coordinator
Curriculum
- 50 Quarter units of coursework: eight required courses (NUR SCI 211
- 212
- 213
- 223A
- 224
- 226
- 227A
- 296) Plus at least 20 elective units chosen with an advisor. Capstone is a comprehensive exam
- Proposal defence and dissertation with oral defence.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or master degree from a recognised institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (programmes may set more)
- GRE
- Letters and writing samples per programme
- TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 7 unless the degree was taught in English.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree from a recognised institution, GRE and letters per programme.
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Degree Certificates
- Academic Transcripts
- Research Proposal if required
- Academic References
- Curriculum Vitae
- English Proficiency Results if required.
How to apply
- Review the research degree entry requirements and identify a suitable supervisor where necessary. Prepare transcripts
- Qualifications
- A research proposal and supporting evidence requested for your subject. Submit the research application and respond to any follow-up requests. Accept an offer and complete immigration arrangements if needed.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,824 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $155 USD |
| Deposit | $5,800 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Irvine |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Sue and Bill Gross School of Nursing |
| Department | Health Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $28,824 USD per year. The application fee is $155 USD. The deposit is $5,800 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,580 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. An interview is required.