Columbia,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Nursing in Columbia United States | University of Missouri
University of Missouri
|
Columbia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
11,340
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The nursing PhD program develops clinical scholars, educators, and researchers for leadership positions across academic, industry, and healthcare environments. Since high-quality health research demands interdisciplinary knowledge, the program welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. Our PhD candidates have included individuals with degrees in health administration, education, medical ethics, various therapies, public health, and social work.
MU mandates at least 72 credit hours for the PhD, which must include 15 hours of advanced coursework (8000-9000 level), excluding independent studies. Students may transfer up to 30 qualifying graduate credits from accredited institutions, and with approval, up to 6 professional credit hours can apply toward the degree requirements.
MUSSON provides two rigorous PhD pathways with identical curriculum and outcomes - either online or through our international residential option. The only difference lies in course delivery format. For comprehensive information, visit the Sinclair School of Nursing's PhD Program Options page.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
PhD applicants entering with a bachelors degree Bachelors degree in nursing from NLNAC ACEN CNEA or CCNEaccredited school OR equivalent for nonnurse applicants 3.3 minimum GPA 4.0 scale
Applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA requirements OR do not have a cumulative GPA must submit acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Exam GRE and the exam must have been taken within the last five years
PhD applicants entering with a graduate degree Masters or doctoral degree in nursing from NLNAC ACEN CNEA or CCNEaccredited school OR equivalent for nonnurse applicants minimum 3.5 GPA 4.0 scale
Applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA requirements or do not have a cumulative GPA must submit acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Exam GRE and the exam must have been taken within the last five years
Current curriculum vitae CV or resume
Three 3 professional recommendations
Personal statement of research goals and interests Describes what you want to study who you want to study with and why you want to study at the Sinclair School of Nursing
TOEFL Internet-based - 80 Overall - Reading - 17, Listening - 17, Speaking - 17, Writing - 17.
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall - Reading - 6, Listening - 6, Speaking - 6, Writing - 6.
PTE - 59.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA requirements OR do not have a cumulative GPA must submit acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Exam GRE and the exam must have been taken within the last five years
PhD applicants entering with a graduate degree Masters or doctoral degree in nursing from NLNAC ACEN CNEA or CCNEaccredited school OR equivalent for nonnurse applicants minimum 3.5 GPA 4.0 scale
Applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA requirements or do not have a cumulative GPA must submit acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Exam GRE and the exam must have been taken within the last five years
Current curriculum vitae CV or resume
Three 3 professional recommendations
Personal statement of research goals and interests Describes what you want to study who you want to study with and why you want to study at the Sinclair School of Nursing
TOEFL Internet-based - 80 Overall - Reading - 17, Listening - 17, Speaking - 17, Writing - 17.
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall - Reading - 6, Listening - 6, Speaking - 6, Writing - 6.
PTE - 59.
Tuition
USD
11,340