Online Doctorates in Nursing (PhD)

ARWU Rank:
 101-150

Established: 1820
Country: United States

Online Doctorate Program Name:
Ph.D. in Nursing Science

Residency Requirements: Two required on-campus, 4-day Intensives during the first two years of the PhD program.

Clinical Nursing Science concentrates on the interrelationships of health promotion, health behavior, and quality of life in acute and chronic illness throughout the lifespan. This focus area includes the prevention and early detection of disease and disability across the continuum of care and the enhancement of the health and well-being for individuals, families, and communities.

Length: 3 to 5 years

Required GPA: N/A

Required Master's Degree: No

In-State: -

Out-of-State: -

ARWU Rank:
 151-200

Established: 1839
Country: United States

Online Doctorate Program Name:
Nursing (PhD)

Residency Requirements: A campus visit is required for a minimum of one week during the first summer of your enrollment. You also will spend four days on campus each April. You also must attend one professional meeting annually with your research mentor.

The MU doctor of philosophy in nursing (PhD) program prepares clinical scholars, educators, and researchers for leadership roles in a variety of academic, industry, and health care settings. If you want to share your research and clinical specialties with the academic community, service sector and public policy arena, this may be the degree for you.

Length: Variable

Required GPA: 3.3+ undergrad, 3.5+ grad.

Required Master's Degree: No

In-State: -

Out-of-State: -

ARWU Rank:
 201-300

Established: 1865
Country: United States

Online Doctorate Program Name:
Nursing (PhD)

Residency Requirements: Summer residencies at the end of year two and year three.

The four purposes of the doctoral program at the KU School of Nursing are to prepare graduates to function in faculty positions in college and university settings; to conduct independent research and scholarly endeavors in nursing; to generate and expand theoretical, empirical, and philosophical bases for nursing practice; and to provide leadership to the profession and interpret nursing to society.

Length: 3 to 6 years

Required GPA: 3.5+ undergrad, 3.25+ grad.

Required Master's Degree: No

In-State: -

Out-of-State: -

ARWU Rank:
 201-300

Established: 1794
Country: United States

Online Doctorate Program Name:
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.)

Residency Requirements: Two on-campus sessions per semester.

An advantage of pursuing the doctorate at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is access to the rich resources of one of the top research institutions in the nation. PhD students are taught by, and work collaboratively with, nationally and internationally prominent researchers in nursing and many other disciplines. Key research foci of the college are technology, symptom science, caregiving, and translational science. Certificate programs are offered in nursing education and health policy. Both full-time and part-time options are available. The faculty is committed to quality, innovation, accessibility, and mentoring.

Length: Variable

Required GPA: 3.0+

Required Master's Degree: No

In-State: -

Out-of-State: -

ARWU Rank:
 201-300

Established: 1837
Country: United States

Online Doctorate Program Name:
Nursing (Ph.D.)

Residency Requirements: Minor residency requirements.

The goal of the doctoral program in nursing is the preparation of scholars to develop knowledge in the discipline of nursing. The program examines knowledge development in nursing through an understanding of the impact of a wide range of historical influences on the discipline and through analysis of how emerging societal issues influence knowledge development. Knowledge in the humanities and social sciences and an understanding of knowledge development in other disciplines is viewed as foundational to a full understanding of knowledge development in nursing. Methodologic competency (i.e., knowledge of research designs, methodologies and tools) is also essential to a full understanding of the scope, range and path of knowledge development and the relevance to nursing practice.

Length: Variable

Required GPA: 3.0+

Required Master's Degree: No

In-State: -

Out-of-State: -

ARWU Rank:
 301-400

Established: 1964
Country: UK

Online Doctorate Program Name:
PhD in Palliative Care

Residency Requirements: Annual interactive academies held at Lancaster University in September.

The PhD in Palliative Care provides opportunities for people working in palliative, hospice and end of life care, in the UK and internationally, to undertake advanced study. This programme meets the needs of palliative care professionals wishing to enhance their research skills, develop their critical understanding of policy and practice, improve their scholarship, and make an original contribution to knowledge development within their field, while at the same time fulfilling their existing responsibilities. The specialist taught modules develop an understanding of the development of end of life services and movements in different settings and cultures around the world; the models of care that have been adopted; and the issues involved in assessing the impact of these – individually, socially and societally.

Length: 48 to 84 months

Required GPA: N/A

Required Master's Degree: No

In-State: -

Out-of-State: -

ARWU Rank:
 301-400

Established: 1963
Country: United States

Online Doctorate Program Name:
Nursing Ph.D.

Residency Requirements: Two multiple-day onsite intensives per year.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in nursing is designed to prepare you as a research scientist for positions as nursing faculty members, leaders in the application of innovative technologies to nursing education and clinical care, executive leaders in health care systems, and scientists who contribute to the body of nursing knowledge through their research. The Nursing PhD program is delivered online with two multiple-day onsite intensives per year. The program requires a minimum of 60-credit hours beyond a master’s degree in nursing. This includes 36-credit hours of required courses that focus on foundation, knowledge development and research methods; 15 dissertation credit hours; and 9 credit hours of electives, allowing students to gain additional expertise in the area chosen for their dissertation. At least two of the three elective courses must be taken outside of the College of Nursing. The cohorts will be encouraged to attend research conferences together, along with faculty, to increase dialogue and socialization.

Length: 9 to 12 sememsters

Required GPA: N/A

Required Master's Degree: Yes

In-State: -

Out-of-State: -

ARWU Rank:
 301-400

Established: 1912
Country: United States

Online Doctorate Program Name:
PhD in Nursing

Residency Requirements: Visits to campus only once a semester.

For licensed nurses, there's a crossroads that often presents itself, whether it's job change and/or advancement or a desire to conduct research and/or teach. This PhD program from the University of Colorado Denver is designed to prepare you to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline. PhD preparation in nursing promotes knowledge development for reflective, theory-based, and research-guided nursing practice.

Length: 3 to 5 years

Required GPA: N/A

Required Master's Degree: Yes

In-State: -

Out-of-State: -

ARWU Rank:
 301-400

Established: 1890
Country: United States

Online Doctorate Program Name:
PhD in Nursing

Residency Requirements: Students need to attend classes at WSU Spokane for the first and last two weeks of the first summer semester.

Enroll in the PhD in Nursing program and learn how to design, conduct, and disseminate research that will generate new knowledge directed toward changing nursing science, healthcare, and nursing practice. You will join a small cohort of nurse scholars, developing supportive relationships with these fellow students and faculty. Faculty and staff are accessible and committed to your success, and you will have regular research and academic mentoring through the establishment of your career as a nurse scientist. Approximately 66% of our students are funded through research/teaching assistantships, scholarships, or Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program awards.

Length: 3 years

Required GPA: 3.5+

Required Master's Degree: Yes

In-State: -

Out-of-State: -

ARWU Rank:
 401-500

Established: 1818
Country: United States

Online Doctorate Program Name:
Nursing, Ph.D.

Residency Requirements: Minor residency requirements.

Students can enter SLU’s Ph.D. nursing program through one of two programs: our post-baccalaureate-to-Ph.D. (B.S.N to Ph.D.), or our post-master's-to-Ph.D. (M.S.N to Ph.D). Both options offer you the choice of taking classes on campus or at a distance. Distance students interact live with students on campus through online conferencing software. Most Ph.D.-level nursing classes at SLU are offered on Friday mornings and afternoons during fall and spring semesters. The scheduled time for the class takes into consideration students in different time zones. The year of instruction also includes two shorter, intensive courses, taken over the summer on Fridays. SLU’s nursing Ph.D. program requires 51 credit hours of doctoral coursework (plus a maximum of 18 credits accepted from a master's program) and 12 credit hours of dissertation research.

Length: Variable

Required GPA: N/A

Required Master's Degree: No

In-State: -

Out-of-State: -