Irvine,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Nursing Science in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine
University of California Irvine
|
Irvine United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Nursing Science Doctor of Philosophy program equips future nurse scientists with specialized skills in clinical-translational research methodologies, fostering academic excellence and expanding nursing knowledge.
Recognized as healthcare's most trusted professionals, nurses offer distinctive insights into research through their patient-centered care experience. They understand that achieving optimal health outcomes demands a holistic approach, considering the interconnected and often intimate dimensions of patients' lives. Our PhD curriculum therefore integrates translational science techniques with conventional research frameworks to holistically meet health needs across local, national, and international populations.
This PhD program offers personalized guidance, pairing students with research mentors from day one while providing immediate research involvement through Teaching or Research Assistant roles. Throughout their studies, candidates collaborate closely with their mentors to cultivate specialized knowledge and evolve as scholars. Instruction comes from nurse researchers at the forefront of their specialties. Beyond coursework, students enhance their learning through research seminars featuring prominent scientists from nursing and related fields, exposing them to groundbreaking, influential research.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must have a Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Nursing from a regionally and CCNE accredited institution with degree standards equivalent to the University of California. Degrees from international programs must have accreditations satisfactory to the Graduate Division and the Program in Nursing Science and be equivalent to UC educational requirements. Applicants are required to submit transcripts showing a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 for undergraduate work and 3.5 for graduate work from an accredited institution and a scholarship record commensurate with requirements of the Graduate Division and the Program in Nursing Science.
TOEFL Score Requirements for Admission Consideration:
- On the TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
- For the paper-based test, a minimum score of 550
IELTS Score Requirements for Admission Consideration:
- An overall minimum score of 7 for admission, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual module.
- Applicants who qualify for admission by the above criteria, and also achieve a score of 8 or higher on the Speaking module may be eligible to serve as a Teaching Assistant.
Tuition
USD
26,802