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PhD of Nursing Practice
California State University, Fullerton
- Fullerton, United States
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- 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: no
- Placement support: no
- 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
- Academic admission requirements require confirmation
Accepted academic background
Previous qualification requirements require confirmation
Language tests
- English language evidence requirements depend on the applicant and admission route No verified program-specific English score
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- a passport
- prior degree certificate
- academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence if required
- and a statement of purpose
- a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review doctoral requirements for Nursing Practice. Confirm research supervision and entry criteria where applicable. Prepare prior degree transcripts
- a statement of purpose
- academic references and any requested research proposal. Submit an application through the institution’s official admissions route. Complete any required assessment or interview. Await the decision and confirm international enrollment requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,258 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Fullerton |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health and Human Development |
| Department | School of Nursing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | No program-specific international scholarship was independently confirmed; check the institution for current opportunities. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
111 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 4 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $25,258 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $25,854 USD.
Accepted language tests: English language evidence requirements depend on the applicant and admission route No verified program-specific English score, IELTS Academic 6.5.