Doctoral Program
Year-round admissions for September, January, and June start dates

The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing PhD program prepares nurse scholar to conduct research that advances the theoretical foundation of nursing practice and health care delivery.

The School offers PhD students the combination of strong nursing science base, a broad range of faculty expertise, and unmatched opportunities for creative interdisciplinary collaboration.

PhD Handbook 2008-2009 - Information on curriculum, course descriptions, MSN-PhD policies, residency guidelines, comprehensive examination, oral examination, and dissertation policy.

A research-intensive university, Hopkins ranks first in the nation in the receipt of federal research funds. It is an extraordinary place of discovery where doctoral students have access to the faculty of world-renowned schools of medicine and public health, and to experts in many other fields that are complementary to nursing. The School's equally strong links with in-patient and community-based health care resources further enrich the environment for successful doctoral work.

Course work may include nursing theory, research design and statistics, and required and supportive courses in the student's area of study. The length of the program is expected to be the equivalent of three to four years of full-time postmaster's study.

Quality is the defining characteristic of academic life at Hopkins and the School of Nursing. Each student completes a core curriculum and works closely with faculty advisors to complete an individualized course of study that fulfills the student's goals and develops the basis for a program of research.

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