Denver,
CO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Nursing in Maywood United States | University of Denver
University of Denver
|
Maywood United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
10,350
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Educating future nurse scholars to enhance healthcare via research, teaching, and leadership
Strengthen the evidence-based framework of nursing and healthcare systems by pursuing a Nursing PhD at the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing. With mentorship from our faculty, students develop research programs tackling social, cultural, political, and ethical challenges in nursing scholarship. Loyola Nursing's intimate PhD program provides tailored education and fosters strong faculty-student mentoring relationships. This doctoral program welcomes both bachelor's and master's-level nursing professionals.
The PhD in Nursing aims to cultivate scholars who advance human health through knowledge creation and dissemination.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Upon graduation, students will possess the expertise to:
Establish a foundational research program that advances nursing and healthcare understanding.
Integrate social, cultural, political, economic, and ethical dimensions into nursing scholarship and clinical practice.
Engage with global academic communities to promote the Jesuit tradition of knowledge creation and sharing for humanity's benefit.
Take on leadership positions in nursing research, education, clinical practice, policy formation, and/or administration to improve population health outcomes.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you previously attended Loyola University Chicago, you do not need to request transcripts.
If applying for the post-MSN option, your transcript must show that you have completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and have completed or are in the process of completing a Master of Science in Nursing.
If applying for the BSN-to-PhD option, your transcript must show that you have completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Please submit three letters of recommendation. Your statement should address your interest in entering Loyola's program, including a summary of academic and research interests, professional goals, and potential faculty mentors. CURRENT CURRICULUM VITAE OR RESUME
CURRENT NURSING LICENSE
Students must hold a current license from a U.S. state. International students must hold the equivalent license from their country.
WRITING SAMPLE FROM A RESEARCH OR SCHOLARLY PAPER
Please discuss this requirement with Dr. Schmidt when you contact him about your research interest area. For the TOEFL, a score of at least 79 on the Internet-based or 550 on the written-based test is required. For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0 is required.
If applying for the post-MSN option, your transcript must show that you have completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and have completed or are in the process of completing a Master of Science in Nursing.
If applying for the BSN-to-PhD option, your transcript must show that you have completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Please submit three letters of recommendation. Your statement should address your interest in entering Loyola's program, including a summary of academic and research interests, professional goals, and potential faculty mentors. CURRENT CURRICULUM VITAE OR RESUME
CURRENT NURSING LICENSE
Students must hold a current license from a U.S. state. International students must hold the equivalent license from their country.
WRITING SAMPLE FROM A RESEARCH OR SCHOLARLY PAPER
Please discuss this requirement with Dr. Schmidt when you contact him about your research interest area. For the TOEFL, a score of at least 79 on the Internet-based or 550 on the written-based test is required. For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0 is required.
Tuition
USD
10,350