Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Nursing in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Boston
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,350
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Position yourself at the crossroads of nursing practice, community health, and healthcare policy.
UMass Boston's Nursing PhD program equips you with advanced leadership skills and top-tier qualifications to tackle pressing public health challenges. Alumni have assumed influential positions as policy experts, academic researchers, and nursing faculty. The program offers both BS-to-PhD and MS-to-PhD pathways.
As a Nursing PhD student at UMass Boston, you will:
Master sophisticated research techniques in nursing, gaining expertise in study design, statistical analysis, and research ethics
Enhance your analytical capabilities to critically assess nursing frameworks, review scholarly literature, and pinpoint areas needing further investigation
Develop executive leadership and policy influence skills to take charge of healthcare initiatives, shape policy reforms, and promote research-driven nursing approaches
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Personal statement As a prompt focus on the following Specific interest in either Health Policy or Population Health Rationale basis for interest in pursuing a PhD in Nursing Current major research and policy or population health interests in nursing health care Description of professional post-PhD goals with relevance to health policy or population health
Two professional references
Current resume or CV
Bachelors degree in Nursing from an accredited program BStoPhD Masters degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited program MStoPhD
Nursing license certification if applicable
Candidates are encouraged to schedule an interview with the Program Director or herhis designate as part of the application process
A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or international equivalent in all undergraduate work.
At the time of enrollment a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited US institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent International applicants must submit evidence that they have completed the equivalent of a regionally accredited US university-level bachelors degree program.
Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits Most transcripts can be requested electronically through the Centralized Application System CAS Original hardcopy transcripts must be sealed in an envelope from the issuing institution.
PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT - 79, IELTS - 6.0, DuoLingo - 100
Personal statement As a prompt focus on the following Specific interest in either Health Policy or Population Health Rationale basis for interest in pursuing a PhD in Nursing Current major research and policy or population health interests in nursing health care Description of professional post-PhD goals with relevance to health policy or population health
Two professional references
Current resume or CV
Bachelors degree in Nursing from an accredited program BStoPhD Masters degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited program MStoPhD
Nursing license certification if applicable
Candidates are encouraged to schedule an interview with the Program Director or herhis designate as part of the application process
A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or international equivalent in all undergraduate work.
At the time of enrollment a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited US institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent International applicants must submit evidence that they have completed the equivalent of a regionally accredited US university-level bachelors degree program.
Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits Most transcripts can be requested electronically through the Centralized Application System CAS Original hardcopy transcripts must be sealed in an envelope from the issuing institution.
PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT - 79, IELTS - 6.0, DuoLingo - 100
Tuition
USD
28,350