Key information Start dates & application deadlines Starting January 2027 — Apply before Dec 2026 Starting August 2027 — Apply
before Jul 2027 Language English Duolingo English Test: 110 TOEFL iBT: 80 PTE Academic: 59 IELTS: 6.5 Credits 80 alternative credits Delivered Blended Campus Location Memphis, United States Disciplines Nursing Overview This Nursing program at University of Memphis is meticulously designed for aspiring scholars and educators ready to make a profound impact in the nursing field. Key Facts As the highest academic achievement in nursing, our flexible-hybrid PhD program offers a blend of on-campus and/or online coursework, providing you with the flexibility you need to balance your academic pursuits with your professional and personal commitments. Throughout your journey in our program, you will delve deep into nursing research, experimentation, and theory application, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to drive innovation and shape the future of healthcare. Our curriculum strongly emphasizes health equity, empowering you to address critical issues in practice, education, and policy locally and globally. Career Upon graduation, you will emerge as a trailblazer in the field, prepared to: Conduct rigorous nursing and interdisciplinary research Generate new knowledge that informs nursing practice Lead educational research to shape the future of nursing education Programme Structure Curriculum Scholarly Nursing Population Health in a Global Society Role of the Nursing Scientist Evaluation Methods in Nursing Education Biostatistical Methods Academic requirements GPA: 3 English requirements Duolingo English Test: 110 TOEFL iBT: 80 PTE Academic: 59 IELTS: 6.5 Other requirements General requirements possess an unencumbered RN license or equivalent in the student's state/nation of residence. earned a master's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. If a GPA is not available, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required provide three letters of reference from individuals familiar with the applicant's capabilities for doctoral study and for future performance as a nurse scholar and researcher. Generally, two letters from former professors will be expected. submit a personal statement of approximately 750-1000 words indicating his/her present interests and career goals, including how the PhD in Nursing will prepare the student to achieve those goals. provide a writing sample (e.g., a published paper or coursework from a previous degree program is acceptable). provide a copy of the applicant's curriculum vitae (CV) or resume. interview via phone, face-to-face, or Skype will be required. Tuition Fees International: 118,520 AUD / full (approx. 84,400 USD / full) Out-of-State: 92,008 AUD / full (approx. 65,520 USD / full) Domestic (In-State): 65,495 AUD / full (approx. 46,640 USD / full) Living costs Memphis, United States: 1,341-2,222 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries. Funding Scholarship opportunities are available for this PhD in Nursing. You are eligible to apply for these scholarships, though a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
