Nursing

The Nursing Science PhD program prepares to conduct research that extends the body of nursing knowledge and builds research-based evidence to guide safe and effective nursing care, improve health outcomes, reduce disparities in health and healthcare.
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Program Description

With Ph.D. classes meeting once a week, our class schedule is designed to support students' home and work commitments. All classes except electives/cognates are held in person at our Newark campus on Tuesdays.

Depending on where students are on their professional and academic journey, we offer two pathways for earning the PhD: post-master’s and post-bachelor’s.

Rutgers School of Nursing (SON) is one of the largest, most comprehensive nursing schools in the United States. With 1,800+ students and 12,800+ alumni, the SON attracts a diverse pool of candidates who are eager to collaborate with experienced, globally recognized faculty to help solve the greatest challenges in nursing science and health care.

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Degree Types

  • Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)

Campus Locations

College Ave Campus - New Brunswick

Newark Campus

Admission Deadlines

For best consideration apply by these dates

Application Type US Applicants Non-US Applicants Merit-Based Aid
Ph.D.  March 1  March 1  March 1