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The Ph.D. Program in Nursing Admission Requirements
for the BSN-to-PhD Track
Part-time option now available
Use this link to view requirements for MSN to PhD |
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Admission Criteria
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Unconditional
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Probationary
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Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a National League
for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or
American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
accredited School of Nursing or equivalent. |
Evaluated by Associate Dean for Doctoral Studies |
Evaluated by Associate Dean for Doctoral Studies |
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GPA on bachelor’s course work. |
3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale |
3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale |
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GRE |
GRE with a total minimum score of ≥500 on verbal; ≥
500 on quantitative sections; ≥500 / > 4 on
analytical/analytical writing scores |
Verbal: 400-490 or
Quantitative: 400-490 or
Analytical Writing: 3.0-3.5
Analytical: 400-490
(based on GPA/GRE ratio) |
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Graduate level statistics course with a minimum
grade of B. |
Implement as stated |
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Interview |
7 or higher on rating scale of 1-10 |
6 or less on rating scale of 1-10
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Two years of clinical experience |
Evaluated by Associate Dean for the PhD in Nursing
Program. |
Evaluated by Associate Dean for the PhD in Nursing
Program. |
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Three letters of recommendation |
Evaluated by Associate Dean for the PhD in Nursing
Program. |
Evaluated by Associate Dean for the PhD in Nursing
Program. |
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Written statement of goals |
7 or higher on rating scale of 1-10
Evaluated by Associate Dean for the PhD in Nursing
Program. |
6 or less on rating scale of 1-10
Evaluated by Associate Dean for the PhD in Nursing
Program. |
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Current unencumbered license as a RN; license in the
state where student is participating in clinical
activities. |
Evaluated by Associate Dean for the PhD in Nursing
Program. |
Evaluated by Associate Dean for the PhD in Nursing
Program. |
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Immunizations required by the School of Nursing. |
Evaluated by Associate Dean for the PhD in Nursing
Program. |
Evaluated by Associate Dean for the PhD in Nursing
Program. |
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Drug screen prior to clinical and research
activities in health care agencies, which satisfies
the Dallas/Fort Worth Hospital council and the Texas
Board of Nurse Examiners. |
Evaluated by Associate Dean for the PhD in Nursing
Program. |
Evaluated by Associate Dean for the PhD in Nursing
Program. |
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Criminal background check, which satisfies the
Dallas/Fort Worth Hospital council and the Texas
Board of Nurse Examiners. |
Evaluated by Associate Dean for the PhD in Nursing
Program. |
Evaluated by Associate Dean for the PhD in Nursing
Program. |
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Demonstrate proficiency in use of computer for word
processing, spreadsheet development, and data and
text file creation and manipulation. |
Evaluated by Associate Dean for the PhD in Nursing
Program. |
Evaluated by Associate Dean for the PhD in Nursing
Program. |
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For international students, TOEFL score or TSE-A. |
TOEFL minimum score of 550 paper-based test, 80 on
internet- based test, OR a score of at least 40 on
the TSE-A. |
TOEFL minimum score of 550 paper-based test, 80 on
internet- based test, OR a score of at least 40 on
the TSE-A. |
