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DOCTOR of PHILOSOPHY in NURSING (PHD)

 

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

 

Applicants to the Ph.D. program in nursing apply to the School of Graduate Studies. Applications and information for admission are available from the Bolton School. Application requirements are:

1. A professional degree (B.S.N. or M.S.N.) from an accredited nursing program.

2. Three recommendations describing professional nursing competence, success in the Ph.D. program, and potential for making a significant contribution to nursing. Two of these recommendations should be from Ph.D.-prepared individuals, preferably in nursing.

3. Satisfactory performance on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) that includes quantitative, verbal, and analytical sections.

4. Two- to three-page statement of academic and career objectives and how the applicant’s research interest is consistent with the research expertise of the faculty.

5. Written responses to questions contained in the application packet.

6. Interview with two faculty members. This can be done by phone.

 
 
 

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