Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
Embark on a career as a nurse scientist in academia, health systems, policy organizations, or industry
The demand for Ph.D. nurses has never been greater. Less than 1 percent of nurses are Ph.D.-prepared researchers educated to ask critical questions and design innovative solutions to current health, health system, and policy problems.
Work closely with our research-intensive faculty who conduct clinical, educational, health services and policy research, underpinned by our commitment to health equity.
Scholarship funding is available to select applicants. Request info to learn more.
Why GW Nursing?
Our Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.) program prepares nurses to be expert scientists and scholars ready for careers in academia and industry. Take part in an executive-format program with carefully developed on-campus, learning-intensive weekends and weekly online learning experiences for each class.
| Assume TenurePrepare yourself for success when you assume a faculty position at a university. |
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| FellowshipsBe well-qualified for post-doctoral research fellowships at research-intensive universities or government agencies. |
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| Health PolicyLearn how to design strategies to influence policies relevant to health, nursing education and scientific discovery. |
Program Highlights
Gain Perspective
Apply theory-based approaches and philosophic perspectives from nursing and healthcare research.
Establish Discipline
Evaluate, critique, and synthesize knowledge from nursing and other academic disciplines to generate new ideas.
Attain Leadership
Employ strategic leadership skills to advance the profession, influence policy and the conduct of research.
At GW Nursing we are focused on your future
GW Nursing is committed to effecting change in our health care system by developing the nurse leaders of tomorrow and maintaining connections with the world's most influential health organizations, such as the National Institutes of Health. Our students study the world as they work to improve it and we make sure they have the skills and resources to do so.
| Online LearningPrograms are delivered in an online format and are skillfully designed by our instructional designers to be both readily comprehensible and engaging. |
| Exceptional FacultyOur faculty members are nationally recognized leaders in nursing who actively engage with students to develop new programs of research that aim to improve health care around the globe. |
| Nationally RankedGW Nursing’s programs are consistently ranked among the top programs in the country by U.S. News and World Report. |
| Diversity & InclusionWe are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive community to facilitate belonging for each student, preparing our students to be nurse scientists who understand health disparities and include principles of health equity in future work. |
"When you feel that connection with the instructors, professors and your cohort-- that's when the whole model seems to help you develop and embrace the learning and the skills. It's the turning point when you feel like you can really succeed in this program."
Burton Korer
Cohort 2