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  6. Ph.D. Application Timeline

Ph.D. Application Timeline

Acceptance into the program occurs as completed applications are submitted, reviewed and interviews held.

All qualified applicants who have completed the application process and have been interviewed will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis to fill the slots open annually for new doctoral students.  Admission to the Nursing Ph.D. Program is also a prerequisite for many loans and scholarships.

Note:  The applicant with a BSN will need to meet all the admission requirements for the PhD program.

Prior to applying, please reach out to:

Martha Rojo, PhD, RN

PhD Program Director

MORojo@uams.edu

Book time with Rojo, Martha O

After acceptance into the program, please reach out to:
Nadine M. Ledet, M.A.

Director of Admissions, Graduate School

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham St., #601
Little Rock, AR 72205-7199
Main: 501-686-5456
Fax: 501-686-5661
Email: NMLedet@uams.edu

GraduateAdmissions@uams.edu

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