Admissions
Students applying to the PhD program must meet university requirements as described under “Graduate Education” in the academic programs catalog, as well as the following:
- Application: Submit a university application for graduate admission (fee for domestic applicants $65, $75 for international), which includes personal and academic statements (international applicants, see here);
- CV: Submit a curriculum vitae;
- Degree(s): Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing (admission to the program without a master’s degree in nursing may require additional coursework as specified by the College of Nursing);
- Essay, interview and statement: Applicants must complete an essay and statement of research goals, as well as interview with faculty;
- GPA: Have a grade-point average of at least 3.0 for all previous academic work;
- Language test: Complete an English language proficiency test if applying as an international student whose native language is not English. Acceptable test include: TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB, MSUELT, PTE A (Pearson)
- License: Possess a current, unrestricted professional nursing license in Michigan or home jurisdiction;
- Prerequisites: Complete a 3-credit graduate statistics course with a minimum grade 3.0 within five years of intended program start date (not the application submission date or due date) OR complete this prerequisite during the first semester of the program;
- References: Provide three references from academic or employment sources