Nursing

Our networks and longstanding clinical and community partnerships throughout greater Philadelphia and beyond provide uncommon access to research and practice resources. This Nursing program is offered at the University of Pennsylvania.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Inquiry and Nursing
• Evolving Nursing Science
• Quantitative Research Design and Methods
• Dissertation Seminar
• Qualitative Paradigm Empirical Nursing Research
• Nursing Doctoral Teaching Residency
• Nursing Doctoral Research Residency

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 100
• IELTS: 6

Other requirements

General requirements

• $80 non-refundable application fee
• Completed online application
• Written response to the doctoral essay question
• Three letters of recommendation: from each of the following sources: academic, employer, and professional
• Transcripts: unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be uploaded into the online application; official transcripts are required if offered admission only.
• Verification that you’ve completed the requisite statistics class.
• Official results from the TOEFL or IELTS exam: taken within the last two (2) years (for non-native English speaking applicants with international degrees only); applicants who receive a BSN or MSN degree in the United States or Canada OR your undergraduate/graduate degree was conducted in English are exempt from this requirement.
• Copy of official RN license(s)
• Interview: we will contact you if you qualify for this step in the application process

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International: Non-residents — 64,347 AUD / year (≈ 44,792 USD / year)
• Out-of-State: 64,347 AUD / year (≈ 44,792 USD / year)
• Domestic: In-State — 64,347 AUD / year (≈ 44,792 USD / year)

Additional Details

Most of our PhD programs are fully funded, meaning the program will pay for your tuition and fees, as well as provide you with a minimum stipend of $39,425.

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1,886-3,281 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.