PhD: Nursing Science
Graduates will be prepared for research positions in academia and research departments of leading health institutions.
Spring Application Deadline: Jan. 12
Overview
The PhD of Nursing Science Program is a collaboration between Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing and WashU Medicine. The PhD program of study emphasizes the interconnection among research, clinical practice, and teaching based on the belief that clinical practice advises research, research advises clinical practice, and both research and clinical practice advise teaching.
Program Length 36-60 months (9-15 terms, full time) | Start Fall term | Time Commitment 30-40 hours per week (full time) |
Tuition and Fees
The tuition and fees at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing may be adjusted at any time. For more information, please contact our Business Office.
| Graduate tuition | Per credit hour |
|---|---|
$920 |
| Fees | Per term |
|---|---|
$100-$380 |
Competitive funds available to support scholarly dissemination.
Admission Requirements
- A master’s degree in nursing or a BSN and health-related master’s, or a BSN with nine graduate credit hours in nursing including graduate statistics.
- An active RN license to practice in Missouri.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate coursework.
- A three-page essay articulating your research interests and identifying a nursing science problem, challenge, or opportunity; motivation for doctoral study; and potential mentors at Goldfarb School of Nursing or WashU Medicine.
- A writing sample in the form of a previously published paper, thesis paper, grant proposal, submitted manuscript not published, or a document written specifically for this application demonstrating your scholarly writing skills.
- Three letters of recommendation from faculty and supervisors who can attest to your scholarly and research abilities or potential.
- A current CV or resume listing quality and relevant scholarly activities with emphasis related to nursing research, education, leadership and professional activities, and prior work experience.
- Proficiency in English.
Full-Time Curriculum
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Philosophical & Theoretical Underpinnings of Nursing | 3 |
| Mentored Research Experience I | 1 |
| Biostatistics I: Introduction to statistics for Clinical Research | 3 |
| Minor/Cognate I | 3 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Literature Critique & Synthesis | 3 |
| Mentored Research Experience II | 1 |
| Biostatistics II: Intermediate Statistics for the Health Sciences | 3 |
| Minor/Cognate II | 3 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Research I: Research Designs & Measurement for Scientific Inquiry: Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| Symptom Science & Precision Health Care: Omics & Big Data | 3 |
| Research II: Research Designs & Measurement for Scientific Inquiry: Qualitative Methods | 3 |
| Mentored Research Experience III | 1 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Research III: Research Designs & Measurement for Scientific Inquiry: Psychometrics & Biobehavioral Measurement | 3 |
| Mentored Research Experience IV | 1 |
| Designing Outcomes and Clinical Research | 3 |
| Minor/Cognate III | 3 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Dissemination & Implementation Science | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Science & The Innovative Nurse Scientist | 3 |
| Mentored Research Experience V | 1 |
| Mentored Teaching Experience | 0 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Exam | 0 |
| Dissertation | 3 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Grant Writing and Scientific Review | 3 |
| Dissertation | 3 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Dissertation | 3 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Dissertation | 3 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Dissertation (optional) | 3 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Dissertation (optional) | 3 |
| Total minimum credit hours | 62 |
|---|
Courses and sequencing are subject to change.
Faculty
Marilyn Schallom PhD, MSN(R), RN, CCNS, CCRN, FCCM
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