Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Nursing in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
|
Lexington United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
46,400
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Kentucky College of Nursing strives to advance health and wellness by delivering outstanding nursing education, research, clinical practice, and community service while championing diversity and inclusion. Our PhD Program, recognized among the nation's top eight by the National Research Council, equips students to perform clinical research that creates meaningful advancements for nursing care. Building upon master's-level research expertise, doctoral candidates deepen their scholarly capabilities. Graduates emerge ready for diverse career paths, ranging from corporate environments to community colleges and prestigious research-focused nursing programs at leading academic medical institutions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
CV
CV should include education, licensures, certifications, work experience, honors and awards, and any publications or presentations on which you were author or coauthor.
Personal Statement
In one-to-three double-spaced pages, discuss your reasons for seeking doctoral study, short- and long-term academic and career goals, and your area of research interest. Provide a self-evaluation of your motivation, initiative, and the potential for independent learning, include an example of leadership experience where initiative and self-motivation were important to success.
Writing Sample
Provide an example of scholarly written work that demonstrates excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and logically.
Assistantship Application (optional - you may upload a blank document, if you do not intend to apply for assistance)
Current, unencumbered RN licensure in Kentucky is required for applicants to the post-BSN Option to the PhD program in nursing, prior to first clinical course.
GRE
The Graduate Records Exam (GRE) is not required for admission, but highly recommended, GRE scores are used for competitive funding opportunities, particularly from the UK Graduate School.
Three letters of recommendation For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
CV should include education, licensures, certifications, work experience, honors and awards, and any publications or presentations on which you were author or coauthor.
Personal Statement
In one-to-three double-spaced pages, discuss your reasons for seeking doctoral study, short- and long-term academic and career goals, and your area of research interest. Provide a self-evaluation of your motivation, initiative, and the potential for independent learning, include an example of leadership experience where initiative and self-motivation were important to success.
Writing Sample
Provide an example of scholarly written work that demonstrates excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and logically.
Assistantship Application (optional - you may upload a blank document, if you do not intend to apply for assistance)
Current, unencumbered RN licensure in Kentucky is required for applicants to the post-BSN Option to the PhD program in nursing, prior to first clinical course.
GRE
The Graduate Records Exam (GRE) is not required for admission, but highly recommended, GRE scores are used for competitive funding opportunities, particularly from the UK Graduate School.
Three letters of recommendation For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Tuition
USD
46,400