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PhD of Nursing in MSN Pathway

University of San Diego

San Diego, United States
3 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

A research doctorate preparing nurse scientists, Entered after a master's in nursing.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop advanced subject knowledge in Nursing in MSN to PhD
Evaluate relevant research and communicate evidence-based academic findings.

Career outcomes

Nurse scientist
Research career

Curriculum

48-unit programme. The Nursing (MSN to PhD) curriculum includes Philosophy of Science in Nursing
Theory Development in Nursing
Seminar in Health Equity and Disparity Research and Applied Statistics and Quantitative Research Methods
Arranged in a recommended program of study. Students progress through core and specialty courses
Practicum or scholarly project work
And degree-level requirements set by the school.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor and master degrees as the track requires (BSN-to-PhD or MSN-to-PhD in nursing)
Course-by-course evaluations of both degrees when foreign
Resume
Statement of purpose and recommendations
English test unless waived.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor and master degree (doctoral applicants submit course-by-course evaluations of both when foreign), BSN to PhD in Nursing is also offered, Programme-specific requirements

Language tests

IELTS 7.0
TOEFL iBT 4.5
Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

Personal Statement
Curriculum Vitae

How to apply

Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
Qualifications
applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$34,145 USD
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science
Department	Nursing (MSN to PhD)
Teaching language	English
Credit value	48
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
30 Apr 2027
168 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.