Doctor of Philosophy-Nursing

Description:

The Doctor of Philosophy Program in Nursing prepares nurse scientists for research-intensive academic careers. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary knowledge development and dissemination through biobehavioral nursing research. Biobehavioral nursing research includes basic and clinical investigation of complex health or health care problems involving inter-related biologic and behavioral factors. A major emphasis for research in the School of Nursing is eliminating health disparities in vulnerable populations. Faculty areas of research include cancer, cardiopulmonary diseases, infection and inflammation, neurological diseases and diabetes. School of Nursing Doctoral programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Commission (www.sacs.org). This program prepares graduates to: Critically evaluate behavioral and biological theories of health and illness, Generate, test and extend knowledge of linkages between behavioral and biological dimensions of health and illness, Design basic and clinical nursing studies to investigate behavioral and biological phenomena within a selected area, Participate in interdisciplinary approaches to generate and apply scientific knowledge, Apply leadership strategies to ethical, political, economic and socio-cultural issues in nursing.

Requirements:

• B.S.N. and/or M.S.N. from an accredited program with a GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Graduate course in statistics
• Current Georgia R.N. licensure
• Submission of goals or statement of interest in doctoral study
• Submission of an original paper reflecting research ability
• Curriculum vitae
• Faculty interview
• Three professional or academic letters of recommendation
• Official GRE score of 1000 or higher (sum of verbal and quantitative scores)
• An official transcript from each US college and university attended
• Verification of transcripts from foreign colleges and universities by an approved transcript evaluation service. For a list of acceptable evaluation services please visit our website at: www.mcg.edu/Admissions/intstud.htm
• For applicants whose first language is not English, minimum TOEFL score of 600 paper-based, 250 computer-based or 100 Internet based for applicants whose first language is not English. TOEFL scores must be less than two years old.

Application Process:

Applicant must first submit online application. Once we have received your application for admissions you will receive an email confirmation with instructions for submitting the remaining application materials, such as references, transcripts, and test scores. Submitting a complete application packet is required. Detailed instructions can be found on the application instruction page.