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PhD of Nursing Practice
- Murray, 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: 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 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
- Master's degree with GPA 3.0 or higher (D.A. 3.2)
- References
- Essays and statement of purpose
- GRE
- Interview or work experience for some programmes
- English test
- Proof of funds of 22
- 554 USD
- Grade/context: Master's GPA 3.0+ on 4.0 scale (D.A. English Pedagogy graduate GPA 3.2
- Conditional 3.0).
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Master's degree from an accredited institution (Ed.D., D.A.), Leadership experience (Ed.D. 3 years), GRE within 5 years for Ed.D., Letters of reference, Resume, Essays, Interview, Bank statement at least 22, 554 USD (or scholarship letter).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 20
Work experience details
Relevant professional experience related to Nursing Practice is expected as part of the admission profile, with exact duration subject to program-specific requirements.
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificate
- English Test Results
- Financial Support Documents.
How to apply
- Check the doctoral requirements
- Programme-specific rules and deadlines: Fall 2027 June 28
- Spring 2027 October Apply online and pay the 100 USD fee. Upload passport
- University transcripts
- Degree certificate
- Reference letters
- Statement of purpose
- English test and a bank statement of at least 22
- 554 USD. Some programmes need an interview or GRE.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $12,312 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Department | Nursing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60,90 |
| Study pace | Flexible,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at Murray State University for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
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August 2027
Apply by
28 Jun 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $12,312 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $12,500 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 20.