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Doctor of Philosophy

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ENROLLMENT

ADMISSION

LENGTH

Full or Part Time
Fall Only
2 to 6 Years

DELIVERY

TUITION

CAMPUS

On Campus (Wed. & Thurs.)
$15,322 *
Chicago
*Tuition is based on 6-11 credit hours, including differential, per year, for in-state students.
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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  • # 7 UIC College of Nursing's rank among U.S. nursing schools for NIH funding

  • 11 Current and emeriti faculty members named to the Sigma Intl. Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame

  • 35 Current and emeriti faculty members who are fellows of the American Academy of Nursing

Meet our PhD students

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.

Meet our faculty by research interest

Need to reach the PhD program director? Contact Mary Dawn Koenig, PhD, RN, CNM.

Submit this form and an Enrollment Advisor will contact you to answer your questions.

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