Nursing Education Ph.D.
The Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing Education prepares nurses who provide professional leadership in nursing education, the scholarship of teaching, practice and research in the discipline. The program has two entry options: Bachelor’s in Nursing (BS) to Ph.D. or the traditional Master’s to Ph.D.
Admission requirements
- Completion of a bachelors of science in nursing from an accredited school or completion of a bachelors in nursing and a master’s degree.
- Admission to the Graduate Program of UNC:
- GRE scores must have been taken within 5 years of application date, i). Verbal and quantitative scores (800 possible on each) must add up to at least 1000 total, and no less than a 400 on either, ii.) Analytical writing skills (6.0 possible) must be at least 3.5.
- GPA 3.0 minimum (4.0 scale).
- Two copies of all transcripts from any academic work post high school (if previous coursework was from UNC, no copies are required).
- Current RN licensure.
- Three letters of recommendation:
- One addressing the applicant’s experience with/interest in/potential for nursing education, and professional leadership skills.
- One from a doctorally prepared nursing educator addressing the applicant’s academic potential.
- One letter from a reference of the student’s choice.
- Personal statement of future goals/interest in nursing education.
- Interview with nursing faculty (scheduled by telephone or in person).
For degree and program requirements, see:
Nursing Education Ph.D.