Nursing
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Program Contact Information
Website: nursing.utah.edu
10 S. 2000 E.,
Salt Lake City, UT, 84112
Phone: 801-581-3414
Program Description
The Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) program prepares nurses for roles as researchers and to make substantial contributions to nursing theory, scholarship, research, and practice. The PhD program is delivered by distance learning technology. Whether the students live in-state or out-of-state, or even if they live in another country, all students join the live, synchronous classroom by two-way videoconferencing to enjoy fact-to-face scholarly discussion with their professors and student colleagues. The goal is preparation of researchers in a defined area of nursing inquiry.
The PhD program has two admission tracks:
1) the MS-PhD track admits students who have earned a Master's degree in Nursing,
2) the BS-PhD track, which admits registered nurses who have earned a bachelor's degree with a major in nursing (BSN, BS, BA). The purpose of the BS-PhD track is to accelerate the preparation of nurse scientists to address the shortage of nursing faculty and enhance nursing research programs.
The traditional PhD track (MS-PhD) and the BS-PhD track share a common program of study. However, the BS-PhD program of study includes 9 additional credits in an MS cognate area.
Additional information and programs of study are available at http://www.nurs.utah.edu.
Program Admissions Requirements
Completed graduate admissions application. As part of the application process, official transcripts from ALL previous institutions of higher education attended must be sent to the University of Utah Office of Graduate Admissions
A current copy of resume or curriculum vitae
Three (3) professional references
Original written statement of research goals and interests for doctoral study to provide evidence of a match with the research expertise and interests of one or more prospective College of Nursing faculty mentors
Sample of professional writing (such as a manuscript, report or thesis - preferably published; employment-related writing may be submitted)
Verification of licensure as an RN or APRN in at least one of the jurisdictions of the National Council State Boards of Nursing (if applicable)
An interview conducted by two College of Nursing faculty
Highly qualified applicants with strong potential who match faculty research interests.
ESL Students
TOEFL PBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score 550 or higher (600 is recommended) or 80 or higher on the Internet-based test (TOEFL iBT)