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The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Program

Financial assistance and full & part-time study available. Please visit the School of Nursing or call 512-232-4701.

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing Doctor of Philosophy Degree prepares nurse scientists to advance nursing practice and education and meet the dynamic needs of healthcare. Individualization and flexibility are the hallmarks of this program. The program provides a core curriculum in research, nursing science, and theory development to facilitate a personalized focused area of research. Challenging interactions with active NIH funded researchers produce a stimulating environment for scholarly development. Graduates of the doctoral program typically enter positions in academic nursing, research, or executive management of health care agencies. This program reflects the university’s core mission and purpose: to transform lives for the benefit of society through the core values of learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity and responsibility. The curriculum is designed for completion in 3 calendar years of full-time study or 4 academic years of full-time study.

The University of Texas Graduate School

Established in 1909, the Graduate School encompasses nearly 100 fields of study, and over 12,000 graduate students. The University of Texas at Austin awards the second largest number of doctoral degrees in the United States and is one of three southwestern members of the Association of American Universities. With over 3,500 research projects, 90 research units, and annual research funding exceeding $450 million, The University of Texas at Austin is one of the nation's leading public research universities. The university also has the nation's fifth largest academic library ranked among the top 10 research libraries in the nation.

In 1974 The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing was one of the first nursing schools to begin a PhD program and has since grown to become a major center of nursing education and scholarship. Ranked 10th in NIH funding in 2006 and with over $19 million in extramural funding, the UT School of nursing offers a vibrant environment in which to pursue doctoral education. Our focus on research in health promotion and disease prevention gives us regional and national prominence in such areas as:

Chronic and disabling conditions throughout the lifespan
Health promotion with vulnerable and diverse populations
End-of-life and ethical issues
Health promotion and disease prevention within specific conditions and periods of life such as: obesity, menopause, cancer care, diabetes, asthma, adolescent health, aging
Caregiver needs
Healthcare systems

Academic Opportunities

As a doctoral student at the School of Nursing, you will be joining an institution with a strong commitment to research and teaching.

Graduate students in nursing develop research skills through diverse experiences including:

Doctoral Colloquia Series and Distinguished Speaker Series each year.
Strong interdisciplinary programs including portfolios in Mexican-American Studies, Women’s Studies, or Gerontology.
Opportunities to submit proposals for pre- and/or post-doctoral research funding through NIH-funded training programs.
Research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and scholarships.
Supportive, collegial environment with an active graduate student organization.
A resource-rich environment in the Cain Center for Nursing Research.
Interdisciplinary research opportunities with other departments and schools on the UT-Austin campus, such as pharmacy, social work, kinesiology, health education and psychology.

PhD Program Requirements

Successful completion of an upper-division statistics course before admission or during the first semester of enrollment.
Current licensure as an RN in Texas if enrolling in clinical courses.
Completion of
- 23 semester hours of core courses focused on advanced theoretical, analytical, and research skills.
- Minimum of 12 hours in a focused area of study.
- 12 semester hours of dissertation work.

Applicants who do not hold a master’s degree in nursing must complete a minimum of 9 semester hours of master’s level bridge courses in nursing in addition to doctoral coursework.

General requirements for admission to the Graduate School

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or equivalent as determined by The University.
A grade point average of at least 3.0 in upper-division coursework and in any graduate work already completed.
An official score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), a basis for many merit-based scholarships.
International students whose native language is not English must also submit scores of at least 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Application for Graduate Admission

Application to the doctoral program is a dual process and requires application materials to be submitted to the Graduate School and to the School of Nursing.

Admission Requirements

Application materials to be sent to the Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC):

Application. The online application is available at GIAC web site. There is a $50 application fee for U.S applicants.
Official transcripts from each four-year college or university attended.
Official report of GRE scores; international applicants must also provide an official report of TOEFL scores.

Application materials to be sent to the School of Nursing:

Current resume or curriculum vitae.
Personal statement (1-2 pages), which must include research interests and goals.
Three references. Forms can be accessed at the School of Nursing Application Procedures web page.
Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended.
Applicants may also submit examples of achievements and sample publications.

Former or current graduate students of The University of Texas at Austin who were last enrolled in a graduate program other than nursing must submit an Application for Change of Major to GIAC (paper form). Former or current MSN students must complete the online Application for Graduate Readmission into the doctoral program.

Financial Information

Application Deadline: December 1.
Application Deadline for Financial Scholarships: February 1

Financial Assistance

Most students will be eligible for financial assistance. The Office of Student Financial Services offers two types of financial assistance: 1) gift aid, including grants and scholarships, and 2) self-help aid, which includes employment and long-term loans. In addition, the School of Nursing has a number of scholarships available.

For information about assistance available through the Office of Student Financial Services, call (512) 475-6282, consult the General Information bulletin, or visit Office of Student Financial Services web site.

To apply for a scholarship through the School of Nursing, a student must submit the School of Nursing Application available from the School of Nursing Student Affairs Office or from the School of Nursing web site. Most scholarships are based on both academic merit and financial need.

Applicants to the doctoral program may apply for financial aid prior to official admission to the University; however, any award is contingent upon admission.

For both sources of financial aid, students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available from the Office of Student Financial Aid or online at FAFSA web site .

Contact Information

The University of Texas at Austin
School of Nursing
Graduate Student Affairs Office
1700 Red River
Austin, Texas 78701

Phone: 512.471.7927, 512.232.4701
Fax: 512.232.4777
Email: nugrad@uts.cc.utexas.edu
More information is available at the School of Nursing web address.

Graduate and International Admissions Center
P.O. Box 7608
Austin, Texas 78713-7608
Phone: 512.475.7390

Office of Student Financial Services
P.O. Box 7758
Austin, Texas 78713-7758
Phone: 512.475.6282



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The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing Doctor of Philosophy Degree prepares nurse scientists to advance nursing practice and education and meet the dynamic needs of healthcare. Individualization and flexibility are the hallmarks of this program. The program provides a core curriculum in research, nursing science, and theory development to facilitate a personalized focused area of research. Challenging interactions with active NIH funded researchers produce a stimulating environment for scholarly development. Graduates of the doctoral program typically enter positions in academic nursing, research, or executive management of health care agencies. This program reflects the university’s core mission and purpose: to transform lives for the benefit of society through the core values of learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity and responsibility. The curriculum is designed for completion in 3 calendar years of full-time study or 4 academic years of full-time study. The University of Texas Graduate School Established in 1909, the Graduate School encompasses nearly 100 fields of study, and over 12,000 graduate students. The University of Texas at Austin awards the second largest number of doctoral degrees in the United States and is one of three southwestern members of the Association of American Universities. With over 3,500 research projects, 90 research units, and annual research funding exceeding $450 million, The University of Texas at Austin is one of the nation's leading public research universities. The university also has the nation's fifth largest academic library ranked among the top 10 research libraries in the nation. In 1974 The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing was one of the first nursing schools to begin a PhD program and has since grown to become a major center of nursing education and scholarship. Ranked 10th in NIH funding in 2006 and with over $19 million in extramural funding, the UT School of nursing offers a vibrant environment in which to pursue doctoral education. Our focus on research in health promotion and disease prevention gives us regional and national prominence in such areas as: Chronic and disabling conditions throughout the lifespan Health promotion with vulnerable and diverse populations End-of-life and ethical issues Health promotion and disease prevention within specific conditions and periods of life such as: obesity, menopause, cancer care, diabetes, asthma, adolescent health, aging Caregiver needs Healthcare systems Academic Opportunities As a doctoral student at the School of Nursing, you will be joining an institution with a strong commitment to research and teaching. Graduate students in nursing develop research skills through diverse experiences including: Doctoral Colloquia Series and Distinguished Speaker Series each year. Strong interdisciplinary programs including portfolios in Mexican-American Studies, Women’s Studies, or Gerontology. Opportunities to submit proposals for pre- and/or post-doctoral research funding through NIH-funded training programs. Research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and scholarships. Supportive, collegial environment with an active graduate student organization. A resource-rich environment in the Cain Center for Nursing Research. Interdisciplinary research opportunities with other departments and schools on the UT-Austin campus, such as pharmacy, social work, kinesiology, health education and psychology. PhD Program Requirements Successful completion of an upper-division statistics course before admission or during the first semester of enrollment. Current licensure as an RN in Texas if enrolling in clinical courses. Completion of 23 semester hours of core courses focused on advanced theoretical, analytical, and research skills. Minimum of 12 hours in a focused area of study. 12 semester hours of dissertation work. Applicants who do not hold a master’s degree in nursing must complete a minimum of 9 semester hours of master’s level bridge courses in nursing in addition to doctoral coursework. General requirements for admission to the Graduate School A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or equivalent as determined by The University. A grade point average of at least 3.0 in upper-division coursework and in any graduate work already completed. An official score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), a basis for many merit-based scholarships. International students whose native language is not English must also submit scores of at least 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Application for Graduate Admission Application to the doctoral program is a dual process and requires application materials to be submitted to the Graduate School and to the School of Nursing. Admission Requirements Application materials to be sent to the Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC): Application. The online application is available at GIAC web site. There is a $50 application fee for U.S applicants. Official transcripts from each four-year college or university attended. Official report of GRE scores; international applicants must also provide an official report of TOEFL scores. Application materials to be sent to the School of Nursing: Current resume or curriculum vitae. Personal statement (1-2 pages), which must include research interests and goals. Three references. Forms can be accessed at the School of Nursing Application Procedures web page. Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended. Applicants may also submit examples of achievements and sample publications. Former or current graduate students of The University of Texas at Austin who were last enrolled in a graduate program other than nursing must submit an Application for Change of Major to GIAC (paper form). Former or current MSN students must complete the online Application for Graduate Readmission into the doctoral program. Financial Information Application Deadline: December 1. Application Deadline for Financial Scholarships: February 1 Financial Assistance Most students will be eligible for financial assistance. The Office of Student Financial Services offers two types of financial assistance: 1) gift aid, including grants and scholarships, and 2) self-help aid, which includes employment and long-term loans. In addition, the School of Nursing has a number of scholarships available. For information about assistance available through the Office of Student Financial Services, call (512) 475-6282, consult the General Information bulletin, or visit Office of Student Financial Services web site. To apply for a scholarship through the School of Nursing, a student must submit the School of Nursing Application available from the School of Nursing Student Affairs Office or from the School of Nursing web site. Most scholarships are based on both academic merit and financial need. Applicants to the doctoral program may apply for financial aid prior to official admission to the University; however, any award is contingent upon admission. For both sources of financial aid, students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available from the Office of Student Financial Aid or online at FAFSA web site . Contact Information The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing Graduate Student Affairs Office 1700 Red River Austin, Texas 78701 Phone: 512.471.7927, 512.232.4701 Fax: 512.232.4777 Email: nugrad@uts.cc.utexas.edu More information is available at the School of Nursing web address. Graduate and International Admissions Center P.O. Box 7608 Austin, Texas 78713-7608 Phone: 512.475.7390 Office of Student Financial Services P.O. Box 7758 Austin, Texas 78713-7758 Phone: 512.475.6282
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