About the Program
Degree Requirements
The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing requires a minimum of 60 credits beyond the baccalaureate degree. For full-time students the program normally requires two years of coursework, including courses in population health, health policy and economics, research methods, and statistics. Students enroll in courses offered by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, collaborating departments at UMass Boston, and other UMass campuses with the approval from the Program Director. After completing core courses, students have a 6-credit internship, followed by a comprehensive qualifying exam. Successful performance in the comprehensive exam is a prerequisite for entrance into candidacy for the PhD degree. Normally, in the third year, students complete electives and research courses related to the completion of their doctoral dissertation. Full-time students may complete the program in four years. Part-time students are required to register for 6 credits per semester and normally complete the program in 5 or 6 years.
Program Tracks
- BS-to-PhD Health Policy (for students admitted with a baccalaureate degree in nursing)
- MS-to-PhD Health Policy (for students admitted with a master's degree in nursing or related field)
- BS-to-PhD Population Health (for students admitted with a baccalaureate degree in nursing)
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MS-to-PhD Population Health (for students admitted with a master's degree in nursing or related field)
Course Descriptions
To view a short description of the courses offered in the PhD program, please refer to the Graduate Catalog.
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