Programme Type:

Course Overview

The Ph.D. prepares scholars to

  • Enact the evolving roles and responsibilities of a nurse scientist;
  • Contribute to team science and interdisciplinary collaborations;
  • Conduct original research that informs practice and health policy;
  • Contribute to a global, inter-professional or interdisciplinary community of scholars;
  • Provide leadership to community, professional, and scientific organizations; and
  • Disseminate research findings to professional audiences and identify implications for policy, nursing practice and the profession.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Information:
Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements, as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.

  • B.S. in Nursing from an accredited program (for post-baccalaureate program)*
  • M.S. in Nursing from an accredited program (for post-masters program)*
  • Clinical doctorate from an accredited program (for post-clinical doctorate program)*
  • Clear potential for research contributions
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Demonstrated commitment to doctoral study and scholarly productivity
  • Evidence of potential for leadership in nursing profession
  • GRE
  • Licensure as a registered nurse if performing clinical work
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Written Statement of professional goals including research focus
  • Prerequisite NGR 7848 or equivalent prior to full-time enrollment
  • Applicants to the Ph.D. program are required to complete both a NursingCAS application and a USF Graduate Studies Application.

*Applicants with degrees in other fields may also be considered

Curriculum Requirements

There are three points of entry to the Ph.D. in Nursing Science: post-bachelor’s (B.S-Ph.D); post master’s (M.S.-Ph.D.), and Clinical Doctorate (DNP-Ph.D.)  

For students entering with a baccalaureate degree, the majority of work can be completed in four to five years by full-time students. For students entering with a master’s degree, the majority of work can be completed in three to four years by full-time students. Students entering with a clinical doctoral degree can complete the majority of work in two to three years by full-time students. Specific requirements are determined on an individual basis by the student’s supervisory committee. 

NOTE:  Students are to meet with curriculum advisor for individual program planning.

Total Minimum Program Hours:    

87 credit hours (post- baccalaureate)

57 credit hours (post master’s)

45 credit hours (post clinical doctorate)
 

  • Core – 33 Credit hours
  • Content area and additional coursework – 30 credit hours*
  • Advanced Directed Research – 3 credit hours **
  • Cognate – 9 credit hours **
  • Dissertation – 12 credit hours

*Post- bachelor’s requirement only
** Post- bachelor’s  and post-master’s requirement only

Fees

Total Cost :

Florida Resident: $23446

Out-of-State Resident: $34360

This information was accurate on : 15/12/2020
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