Nursing (Ph.D.)
Elevate your career while advancing nursing science.
The Doctor of Philosophy in nursing prepares nurse scientists to assume roles as researchers, faculty, policymakers and administrators with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention in underserved and rural populations. For more information, please visit Ph.D. in nursing.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Have a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program or master’s degree in nursing or a related field.
- Enjoy scholarly inquiry and research.
- Identify research topics or areas of inquiry that interest you.
- Possess strong academic and study skills.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Nursing faculty and teaching positions
- Nurse scientist, research positions
- Organizational leadership and administration
- Policy roles
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- Avera Health
- Monument Health
- Sanford Health
- VA Health Care Systems
- Mayo Clinic
- Academic institutions
