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PhD of Nursing Practice
University of the Incarnate Word
- San Antonio, United States
- 3 years
- English
- Hybrid
- PhD
About the program
The Master's Entry to Nursing Practice is a two-year, 76-credit on-campus route to an MSN for graduates of any bachelor's field.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Nursing (Master's Entry to Nursing Practice) and apply relevant care or professional frameworks
- Communicate effectively
- And evaluate evidence-based practice.
Career outcomes
- Registered nurse and advanced nursing practice (MSN)
Curriculum
- Two-year
- Six-semester
- 76-credit curriculum starting with foundations of professional nursing and integrating didactic study
- Case-based learning
- Clinical laboratory practice and high-fidelity simulation
- With over 700 hours of clinical and simulation experience and a lifestyle-health focus.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Prerequisite bachelor degree or coursework set by each professional school; admission tests and GPA are programme-specific (e.g. OAT
- MCAT); English proficiency proof; application through the school's service.
Accepted academic background
Baccalaureate degree or prerequisites set by each professional school, Programme-specific application service
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 83
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEIC 700
- PTE Academic 56
- Cambridge C1
- Duolingo 115
Documents you’ll need
- University transcripts
- Evidence of degree completion
- English proficiency evidence
- Two recommendations
- Passport copy
- Evidence of financial support
How to apply
- Check the school's admissions page and requirements (e.g. And ). Apply through the programme's application service or UIW portal (graduate portal and international ). Health professions programmes use services such as NursingCAS. Submit transcripts and English proficiency proof and recommendations and passport copy as the school requires. Contact International Admissions (intladmis@uiwtx.edu) for the I-20 and student visa steps.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,330 - $64,875 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $55 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Broadway Campus, San Antonio |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University of the Incarnate Word offers scholarships to students in selected academic and professional programs. The published international freshman and transfer merit award ranges apply to first undergraduate degrees only. Graduate and professional applicants must verify program-specific awards. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $32,330 - $64,875 USD per year. The application fee is $55 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,058 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 83, IELTS 6.5, TOEIC 700, PTE Academic 56, Cambridge C1, Duolingo 115.

