Key Information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
39 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Disciplines
Overview
Our Nursing Science graduates at the University of South Carolina are productive nurse scientists, scholars and educators who are involved with transforming the health of patients, families and communities across the globe.
What you will learn
Curriculum includes courses in nursing research roles, theories and methods. Beyond the core curriculum, you will develop an individual course of study, including mentored research experiences and elective courses that lead to the preparation and defense of your dissertation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Philosophical and Theoretical Study of Nursing Science
- Theory Analysis and Application for Nursing Science
- Scientific Knowledge in Nursing
- The Role of the Nurse Scientist
- Nursing Research Methods
- Application of Statistics for Evidence Based Nursing Practice
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Successful completion of a BSN degree.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from all previous institutions attended.
- A personal goal statement that indicates how the program will advance your professional goals. Include the area of nursing science that you are interested in pursuing and faculty at the USC College of Nursing who may be appropriate mentors for your area of interest.
- Three letters of reference from doctorally prepared registered nurse or physician.
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
- Current unencumbered RN or APRN licensure in the state of residence.
- Interview with nursing graduate faculty.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 41,983 AUD / year (≈ 29,760 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 41,983 AUD / year (≈ 29,760 USD / year)
- Domestic — In-State: 19,375 AUD / year (≈ 13,734 USD / year)
Living costs
Columbia, United States
1,409–2,127 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Nursing Science.
