Charlottesville,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Nursing in Charlottesville United States | University of Virginia
University of Virginia
|
Charlottesville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The doctoral program in nursing equips graduates for roles as researchers, nursing scientists, and educators who advance the field through scholarly investigation. Upon completing the PhD in nursing, students will:
exhibit mastery of nursing science, interdisciplinary studies, and research methodologies
enhance the foundation of nursing theory and clinical practice through original research
address critical healthcare challenges through rigorous scholarship that benefits local communities, national systems, and global health initiatives
Prospective PhD candidates must hold a BSN degree, with many applicants also possessing an MSN. Nurses with other advanced degrees (such as MPH, MBA, or MS in Health Administration) are welcome to apply.
Annually, UVA nursing doctoral students secure funding for their research and frequently disseminate findings through regional, national, and international publications and presentations.
UVA's nursing PhD emphasizes rigorous research training, featuring coursework in qualitative, quantitative, and historical methodologies. All candidates develop research proposals for academic review, with numerous students submitting to prestigious competitions like the NIHNR's annual awards.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Submit a completed application to the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (not the School of Nursing) and pay an $85 application fee
Have at least a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program and a minimum B average
Submit transcripts for all post-secondary work
Submit three letters of reference that speak to the applicant's ability to pursue doctoral studies (two must be from doctorally-prepared nurse educators and one may be from a current or recent employer)
Submit a CV reflecting professional achievements and productivity
Submit an essay (1,000 words or fewer) describing the applicant's educational, research, and professional goals, including a specific description of the planned focus of study and a researchable topic for development
Have completed a recent course in statistics (with software applications)
Be available for an interview with one or more faculty members (conducted in Charlottesville or via Zoom as needed)
The minimum internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score requirement is 90 (including sectional minimums of 22 in speaking, 22 in writing, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening). The minimum paper-based TOEFL score requirement is 600. Applicants may submit scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as an alternative to the TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score requirement is 7.0 in each section. In any case, the date of the reported test must fall within two years of the application deadline. Admissions committees will consider applications with scores that do not meet the minimum requirements.
Have at least a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program and a minimum B average
Submit transcripts for all post-secondary work
Submit three letters of reference that speak to the applicant's ability to pursue doctoral studies (two must be from doctorally-prepared nurse educators and one may be from a current or recent employer)
Submit a CV reflecting professional achievements and productivity
Submit an essay (1,000 words or fewer) describing the applicant's educational, research, and professional goals, including a specific description of the planned focus of study and a researchable topic for development
Have completed a recent course in statistics (with software applications)
Be available for an interview with one or more faculty members (conducted in Charlottesville or via Zoom as needed)
The minimum internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score requirement is 90 (including sectional minimums of 22 in speaking, 22 in writing, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening). The minimum paper-based TOEFL score requirement is 600. Applicants may submit scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as an alternative to the TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score requirement is 7.0 in each section. In any case, the date of the reported test must fall within two years of the application deadline. Admissions committees will consider applications with scores that do not meet the minimum requirements.
Tuition
USD
33,304