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Jan 28, 2025
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2024-2025 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Nursing, PhD
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 Return to: Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences
The PhD program in nursing is designed to prepare graduates for research and active scholarship in nursing that will extend the knowledge base of nursing and improve the delivery of healthcare for rural and other vulnerable populations. Graduates will be prepared to conduct research and develop theories related to these populations. Graduates of the program will also be able to design future practice models, direct the development of policy initiatives and effect meaningful change within healthcare delivery systems. The program includes:
- Research and Conceptualization
- Study in advanced research methods, theory development and analysis, advanced statistics for health research, conceptual analysis, instrumentation and measurement, and involvement in active research programs
- Nursing and Health Policy
- Study in the healthcare needs of rural or vulnerable populations, and the issues, strategies and policy development interventions for healthcare delivery for these populations
- Dissertation
- An independent, original research project
Students are admitted to candidacy upon satisfactory completion of the following:
- required coursework;
- University Graduate School residency requirement;
- a comprehensive examination;
- successful defense of the dissertation proposal;
- eaching requirement (if no teaching experience).
Additional information related to PhD-specific policies may be found in the DCNHS Nursing PhD Program Handbook online
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Admission Requirements
For students who intend to pursue the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program, the following are required and will be evaluated for admission:
- A baccalaureate degree in nursing from an ACEN-, CNEA-, or CCNE-accredited school of nursing program
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- One paper that demonstrates the student’s ability to analyze and/or synthesize nursing phenomena
- Two letters of recommendation for doctoral study
- A statement of research interests and professional goals including possible current tenured Decker School of Nursing PhD faculty member(s) whose current research may coincide with the applicant’s background and interests
- A current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the United States
- Completion of a statistics course (within five years)
- Résumé or curriculum vitae including employment and education history
- A progressive record of continued development in nursing practice and scholarship
For international students:
- Proof of English proficiency (such as official TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic Scores); International Student Financial Statement Form; and supporting financial documentation (such as official bank statements or official scholarship or sponsorship letters) are required
- International students are additionally required to provide proof of a current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered professional nurse in their home country and the U.S.
Course Requirements (46-48+ credits total)
Spring (12 credits total)
Spring (9-11 credits total)
Remaining Semesters (2-3 credits total)
Additional Information About the Program
Financial Assistance
Prospective students are encouraged to visit the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences website to review financial aid and scholarship information. Links to apply for consideration by application for funding and/or scholarships are available via the website.
For more information on the Nursing PhD program, please refer to the Division of Nursing website. To apply to the Nursing PhD program, please visit the University Admissions website.
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