Your Journey to a PhD Begins with UofL

The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program is designed to prepare nurse scientists who will assume a variety of roles in education, research, leadership and health policy. Explore three different tracks with student-centered, inclusive learning environments to become a highly sought-after PhD graduate.


Degree Options
 

BSN to PhD

BSN to PhD students complete the first year of coursework at the master’s level and then continue on to doctoral-level work. The PhD in Nursing consists of at least 55 semester credit hours beyond a BSN degree, plus dissertation credit hours.

MSN to PhD

The PhD in Nursing consists of at least 40 semester credit hours of coursework beyond an MSN degree, plus dissertation credit hours. 

DNP to PhD

DNP to PhD students enter directly into doctoral-level coursework. The PhD in Nursing consists of at least 31 semester credit hours of coursework beyond a DNP degree plus dissertation credit hours.

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Interested in learning more about the University of Louisville School of Nursing Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program? Learn more on the course catalog.

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Admissions Requirements
The holistic review considers multiple criteria for admission, including the applicant’s professional career goals, academic capabilities, GPA, work experience, leadership and community engagement.
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Resources
Looking for more? Find clinical compliance information, in-person meeting dates, program handbooks and more on the Resources page. Update link destination to resources when ready.
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Research
The University of Louisville School of Nursing is an essential partner in a research-intensive academic health sciences center with schools of dentistry, medicine, and public health.