Miami,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Nursing in Orlando United States | Florida International University
Florida International University
|
Orlando United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,030
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The PhD in Nursing program at Florida International University's Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences is developing tomorrow's nursing pioneers who will generate and implement evidence-based knowledge to steer the evolution of nursing practice, education, and research.
Our graduates emerge as advocates who champion healthcare policy development and implementation to serve societal needs across all levels, with particular focus on underserved and at-risk communities.
Our renowned faculty foster a cooperative yet rigorous academic atmosphere, offering students an intellectually engaging research journey through a curriculum that integrates evidence-based approaches, innovative scientific methods, and varied clinical expertise.
FIU's PhD in Nursing curriculum thoroughly equips you for research-oriented leadership positions in academic institutions, healthcare systems, government agencies, and various public and private healthcare organizations.
Earning a doctoral degree from FIU Nursing significantly broadens your professional horizons, providing the scientific knowledge and executive abilities to influence nursing standards, enhance our professional community, and promote better healthcare systems.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
A master's program grade point average (GPA) of 3.3/4.0 or higher.
(Verbal and Quantitative) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. The GRE must have been taken within the last 5 years of the date postmarked on the application. If the GRE was taken prior to 5 years and the combined score is high, call the College's Doctoral Program Office to determine if a waiver is possible.
Three letters of recommendation from academic and professional references.
International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum required scores is 550 on the paperbased TOEFL, 80 on the internetbased TOEFL (iBT) or 6.5 overall on the IELTS.
A statement of the applicant's goals for pursuing the PhD degree in nursing. This statement must be typed, double'spaced, in a narrative format of no more than 500 words, using Times New Roman or Arial 12 Font.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure or RN licensure with Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) certification in the State of Florida if applicable. The license must remain current throughout the program. Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Florida is waived for international students.
Current professional liability insurance. The graduate student must maintain liability insurance throughout the program.
A satisfactory interview by members of the College's Doctoral Program Admissions Committee. The Committee will examine the credentials of allapplicants.
International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum required scores is 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 80 on the internetbased TOEFL (iBT) or 6.5 overall on the IELTS.
A master's program grade point average (GPA) of 3.3/4.0 or higher.
(Verbal and Quantitative) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. The GRE must have been taken within the last 5 years of the date postmarked on the application. If the GRE was taken prior to 5 years and the combined score is high, call the College's Doctoral Program Office to determine if a waiver is possible.
Three letters of recommendation from academic and professional references.
International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum required scores is 550 on the paperbased TOEFL, 80 on the internetbased TOEFL (iBT) or 6.5 overall on the IELTS.
A statement of the applicant's goals for pursuing the PhD degree in nursing. This statement must be typed, double'spaced, in a narrative format of no more than 500 words, using Times New Roman or Arial 12 Font.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure or RN licensure with Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) certification in the State of Florida if applicable. The license must remain current throughout the program. Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Florida is waived for international students.
Current professional liability insurance. The graduate student must maintain liability insurance throughout the program.
A satisfactory interview by members of the College's Doctoral Program Admissions Committee. The Committee will examine the credentials of allapplicants.
International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum required scores is 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 80 on the internetbased TOEFL (iBT) or 6.5 overall on the IELTS.
Tuition
USD
18,030