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May I study either full time or part time?Students enrolling in the traditional PhD in Nursing entry option may be full time or part time. Full time study in the doctoral program consists of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters and 6 credit hours during the summer semester. Part time study in the doctoral program consists of 3 or 6 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters and 3 or 6 credit hours during the summer semester. In response to students’ needs, our BSN-to-PhD Track now provides a part-time option. BSN-to-PhD students still will be encouraged to attend full-time when possible to complete the program in a timely manner and help to meet the growing need for nurse faculty and researchers. Full time study in the program consists of 9 credit hours during fall and spring semesters and 6 credit hours during the summer semester.
Back to TopIs there a time limit for completion?Traditional PhD in Nursing entry option students enrolled in 1 course at a time may complete course work in approximately 6 years; those enrolled in 2 courses may complete course work in approximately 4 years and those enrolled in 3 courses may complete course work in approximately 2 years. Time for completion of the dissertation is variable and ranges from 1 to two years. The student has four years following completion of the comprehensive exam (Dissertation Proposal Defense) to complete the dissertation. BSN to PhD in Nursing entry option students complete course work in approximately 3 - 3 1/2 years and have four years following the comprehensive exam (Dissertation Defense) to complete the dissertation. Back to TopIs the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) required?
No, the GRE is not required for PhD in Nursing students. Yes, the GRE is required for BSN to PhD in Nursing students.
Back to TopIf my GRE scores are below the minimum requirement, am I ineligible to apply? (applicable only to BSN-PhD applicants)
If your scores are below the minimum required, you may apply to the program. Admission criteria are reviewed as a package and all criteria are examined. If one or more criteria are not met you still may be recommended for admission. If admitted, you would be admitted on a probationary status for the first 12 hours during which time you would need to make a grade of B or above. Other conditions of probationary admission identified at the time of admission must also be satisfied.
Back to TopWhere can I take the GRE test? (applicable only to BSN-PhD applicants)
Begin by reviewing the web site: www.gre.org or call 1 (800) GRE-CALL or 1 (800) 473-2255. Both of these sources will provide you basic information about preparing for and taking the GRE.
Back to TopIs there financial assistance available for doctoral studies?
There are several options for financial assistance including scholarships, grants, fellowships and loans. Employment as a Graduate Teaching Assistant/Graduate Research Assistant is also available and automatically adjusts fees to in-state tuition rates. Please contact the Associate Dean of the PhD in Nursing Program to determine what is available at a particular time.
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Are there any prerequisites before beginning Doctoral Studies? Before beginning the PhD in Nursing Program, a Graduate Level Statistics course must be completed with a grade of B or higher. Please contact the Associate Dean of the PhD in Nursing Program for additional information.
I previously started a doctoral program. Will any credits transfer?
Most doctoral classes are not transferable. If, however, you would like to have credit hours evaluated for transfer the Associate Dean for the PhD in Nursing Program/Doctoral Advisor can review courses from other universities and make recommendations for a course substitution. This is done on an individual basis.
We offer a hybrid class format. Courses are offered in an online and classroom format with students meeting a limited number of times on campus. This reduces travel time, but still provides the personal contact that is so important at the doctoral level.
How will a PhD in Nursing benefit me?
Being a doctorally prepared nurse opens doors for new career opportunities in both academic settings and in health care agencies. Nurse faculty who hold a PhD degree will be able to pursue a career of teaching in either undergraduate or graduate levels and will have the skills to seek external funding for programs of research. Clinical researchers who hold a PhD degree will be able to pursue a career with a health care agency/hospital system and will have the skills to develop programs of research for specific populations and to promote research among staff nurses.
Define the difference between DNSc, DN, PhD in Nursing.
The PhD in Nursing is a program which assists the student to gain knowledge and skill basic to developing new nursing knowledge, theory development and testing and the conduct of original research. The DN (Doctor of Nursing) which is offered by a few schools is a generic nursing program in which the students enters courses which lead to original licensure as a registered nurse and continues throughout doctoral studies.
DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) is a newly
emerging program and usually requires 3 years of full-time study
and emphasizes clinical practice-oriented leadership
development. The goal is to prepare graduates for leadership
positions in research, clinical care delivery, patient outcomes,
and system management.
The DNSc is a program of study focusing on the development and implementation of research studies that answer clinical research questions. There are similarities and differences between all programs leading to doctoral study. Differences lie in the skills and content upon which a school chooses to focus.
Back to TopMay I begin doctoral studies if I have a Masters degree in a field other than nursing?
We have two entry options. A person with a masters degree in a field other than nursing is eligible for the BSN to PhD entry option.
If I wanted to visit your facility and speak to an advisor, where should I stay?
Hotels near the University can be found on our website at www.uta.edu/uta/hotels.html Please let us know when you plan to visit so we can arrange for you to see an advisor and possibly talk to faculty and current students.
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