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Ph.D. in Nursing Admissions

Ph.D.

Acceptance into the program occurs as completed applications are submitted and reviewed, and as interviews are held.  See Admissions Requirements for more information.

Post BSN to Ph.D.

The applicant with a BSN will need to meet all the admission requirements for the Ph.D. program.

Post Master’s to Ph.D.

The applicant must hold a master’s degree in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program and show documentation of a minimum GPA of 3.65 in all coursework for the master’s degree.

Applicants desiring admission with only a master’s degree in another field will be considered. If admitted, these students will be required to complete selected prerequisite coursework in nursing.

DNP to Ph.D.

If you are a DNP seeking a Ph.D., please schedule an appointment to meet with Dr. Martha Rojo at morojo@uams.edu.  Transcripts will be reviewed individually.

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NOTE: Applications to the PhD program are submitted to the UAMS Graduate School, not to the College of Nursing.

Contact

Martha Rojo, PhD, RN

morojo@uams.edu

Book time with Rojo, Martha O

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  • Ph.D. Admissions Requirements
  • Ph.D. Application Timeline
  • Ph.D. Application
  • Research Induction Ceremony for Ph.D. Candidates
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