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

Your application will be reviewed and rendered a decision by the PhD Admissions Committee on an individual basis. The Admissions Committee requires the following of you:

• That you are a graduate of an accredited Baccalaureate or Master's in Nursing Program
• A written statement of research goals including reason for interest in JHU
• Research interests that match faculty expertise and School resources
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores from within the past five years
• A minimum scholastic grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Interview with faculty
• Writing sample - publication or graded paper

An application is considered complete when the following documents have been received:

• Application form and non-refundable $100 application fee
• Application Essay
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Letters of recommendation from three persons; two from previous instructors and one from a current or previous employer
• Official transcripts from all previous colleges/universities attended
• Official GRE transcript
• Photocopy of a current Maryland RN license. If you do not have one, contact the Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215-2254 (410) 764-5124

Transfer of Credits

Transfer of credit is granted on an individual basis. The decision is based on equivalent content (for required courses), credit allotment and satisfactory completion of courses. You may petition for permission to substitute a course from another college or university by submitting a request in writing to the Office of Admissions & Student Services along with the complete course syllabus. Up to 6 credits of graduate course work taken at Johns Hopkins University or elsewhere may be accepted for transfer. Course work must have been completed within the last five years. Course work at the undergraduate level will not be considered for advanced standing credit.

PLEASE NOTE: Physical Examination

Students must present appropriate documentation of medical history, physical examination, immunization status and tuberculosis screening prior to registration. Specific information regarding this requirement and the form to be used will be sent to the student prior to the student's first semester.