PhD Program in Nursing
There are two curricula options: BSN-PhD (5 years) or MSN-PhD (4 years). Both options consist of required courses in the sciences, research, and electives designed to give students grounding in their areas of research specialization for a minimum of 74 semester hours in the BSN-PhD track and 50 semester hours in the MSN-PhD track. In addition to research coursework, the program provides mentored research practica during the first three years, prior to preparing for dissertation research. BSN-PhD students engage in a tailored first year program designed to prepare them for the ensuing two years of MSN-PhD coursework that emphasize the development of interdisciplinary research capabilities. The coursework required to take the nurse practitioner and nurse midwifery certification exam can be included in program of study.
For admission to the PhD program in nursing, Emory University seeks highly qualified applicants with the discipline and motivation prerequisite to interdisciplinary research.
- Completed application
- Submission of a personal statement that describes the applicant's vision for doctoral work and his/her ideas about the value of interdisiplinary approaches to the study of societal issues related to health and illness
- 3 recommendations
- Satisfactory GRE scores within 5 years
- Satisfactory TOEFL scores (if applicable)
- World Education Services (WES) report (if applicable)
- Personal interview with faculty
- Eligible for licensure as RN in Georgia
The deadline for applications to the PhD Program in Nursing is January 3rd for fall admission.
Prerequisites
- Undergraduate or graduate level epidemiology course within the past five years
- Graduate level statistics within the past five years
- Computer literacy
Computer Literacy Requirement
Use of a computer is an important skill that professional nurses require for accessing information. PhD students should be familiar with basic computer operations and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows. During the course of their studies within the school, students will be expected to use email, an Internet Browser, word processing and computer presentation programs. Students needing to increase their computer skills should enroll in classes at community or technical colleges, or take commercial training courses before attending Emory.
Tuition/Merit Awards
Tuition for the 2011-2012 academic year is $39,650. All full-time admitted students are granted full tuition waiver and receive a $17,500 annual stipend in exchange for teaching and research services. These awards are renewed each year, contingent upon satisfactory academic performance, for a total of two years. Faculty and students work together to identify and apply for National Institutes for Health's National Research Service Award and other fellowships for subsequent funding.
We encourage your to apply online at the Laney Graduate School Application Web Site.
For other information you may contact:
Laney Graduate School
209 Administration Building
Mailstop 1000-001AF
201 Dowman Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
phobg@emory.edu
Tel: 404.727.6028 or 800-727-6028 (domestic only)
Fax: 404.727.4990
After reviewing the information on our web site, please contact the following if you have questions or require additional program information:
Ann E. Rogers, PhD, RN, FAAN
Edith F. Honeycutt Chair in Nursing
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies
ann.e.rogers@emory.edu
Jean Harrell
Program Administrative Assistant
aharrel@emory.edu
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
1520 Clifton Road, NE
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia 30322-4207
Tel: 404.727.6923
Fax: 404.727.0536
