The UConn School of Nursing PhD Program in Nursing prepares nurses who promote health for all people through nursing science.
A PhD in Nursing prepares you to conduct research and to assume positions in a variety of settings. These may include faculty positions in university settings and leadership roles in academe, industry, clinical settings, and the government. Additionally, our graduates routinely obtain competitive postdoctoral positions at prestigious universities and receive generous funding through the National Institutes of Health and other sources.
As a student in the UConn PhD Program in Nursing, you will join a diverse community of nurses and interdisciplinary peers, faculty mentors, and practitioners that will change your views, accelerate your career, and promote collaborative work over a lifetime.
The PhD Program in Nursing offers entry to applicants with a bachelor's degree in nursing (BS to PhD) or a master’s degree in nursing (Post-master’s to PhD). *Number of credits and semesters differ for the Post-Master’s to Ph.D. option.
For more information, contact: Katie Huntington at kathryn.huntington@uconn.edu