Doctor of Philosophy
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ENROLLMENT | ADMISSION | LENGTH |
Full or Part Time | Fall Only | 2 to 6 Years |
DELIVERY | TUITION | SCHOLARSHIPS |
On Campus | $13,395* | $289,000** |
DEGREE | CAMPUS | PATHWAYS |
Doctor of | Chicago |
**Reflects dollars distributed by the College of Nursing to students in all degree programs, 2022-23.
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Admission: Fall only
The UIC Nursing doctoral program emphasizes strong mentoring relationships between students and faculty advisors who are nationally and internationally acclaimed scholars. Offered only at the Chicago campus, the PhD program admits students once a year to begin in the fall semester.
Applications accepted August through March 15 (or Feb. 1 for international applicants)
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Work in the company of top nurse scientists Heading link
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# 11 UIC College of Nursing's rank among U.S. nursing schools for NIH funding
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10 Faculty members named to the Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame
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33 Current and emeriti faculty members who are fellows of the American Academy of Nursing
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Top nurse scientists are PhD advisors Heading link
With a PhD program dating back to the early 1970s, the UIC College of Nursing was among the first institutions to promote nursing research, and we have been continually engaged in discovery since that time. Our faculty investigate health concerns affecting cells, individuals, communities and health systems. Your ideal PhD advisor is here.
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Need to reach the PhD program director? Contact Mary Dawn Koenig, PhD, RN, CNM.
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Submit this form and an Enrollment Advisor will contact you to answer your questions.