Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- MS.N.-Ph.D.: 3 years
- B.S.N.-Ph.D.: 4 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Apr 2027
More details: The fall early application deadline is February 1 and the late application deadline is April 1.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 80
Credits
60 SCH
- MS.N.-Ph.D.: 60 credit hours
- B.S.N.-Ph.D.: 72 credit hours
Delivered
Blended
Campus Location
- Atlanta, United States
Disciplines
Overview
Upon completion of the Nursing program at Georgia State University, graduates will be prepared to:
- Plan and implement research that is socially relevant in the 21st century;
- Link theory and research to the promotion of health in vulnerable populations;
- Analyze the relationships among biobehavioral interactions and health promotion, protection, and restoration;
- Examine issues of social determinants of health in conducting health-related research; and
- Explore, develop, and apply diverse modes of inquiry to nursing and related disciplines.
Careers
Our Ph.D. graduates are leaders in nursing science, education, hospital administration and public health. Examples of positions held by our graduates include clinical faculty, federally funded research faculty and administrative faculty at colleges and universities in Georgia and beyond, leaders at large healthcare delivery systems and public health professionals at the CDC.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Nursing Research
- Univariate Statistical Methods for Research Scientists
- Leadership, Research Ethics & Policy
- Health in Vulnerable Populations
- Instrument Evaluation & Construction
- Epidemiology for Health Professionals
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: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
Admission requirements in addition to GPA, RN licensure, transcripts and TOEFL or IELTS (if applicable):
- two-page position statement on a health issue
- goal statement
- three references letters from individuals (for example, supervisors, former instructors, professional mentors) who can speak to the applicant's research ability and interest
- resume/curriculum vitae
- interview with faculty
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 45,612 AUD / year (≈ 32,332 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 44,757 AUD / year (≈ 31,726 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 13,811 AUD / year (≈ 9,790 USD / year)
Living costs
Atlanta, United States: 1,711-3,115 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.