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PhD (Post-master's Entry)

Achieve your highest level of nursing education with a research-focused Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing from Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston.

PhD Program at a Glance

博士program at Cizik School of Nursing is rooted in foundations of theory and research needed to develop nurse scientists. Our mission is to prepare nurses to lead the development and dissemination of knowledge through nursing and interprofessional research. Through the integration of theory, research, and practice, our goal is to prepare nurse scientists who will improve health and health care for patients and families.

Admit Term

Fall only

Program Length

8 to 12 semesters

Credit Requirements

66

Educational Mode

Online and on-campus courses

Enrollment Level

Full or part time

Estimated Tuition

Among the lowest in the state

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Exceptional Faculty

At Cizik School of Nursing, you will get to know our outstanding faculty and can build relationships that will benefit you throughout your career. Our nurse scientists are making important discoveries to promote health and well-being for all in our diverse communities.Find a mentorwho shares your research interests.

Unmatched Interprofessional Collaboration

Located in the world’s largest medical center, Cizik School of Nursing offers PhD students the opportunity to work with and learn from faculty and peers withinUTHealth Houston’s six schools as well as clinicians in theTexas Medical Center’s internationally renowned institutions.

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Diverse Patient Populations

We live, work, study, and discover inone of the most diverse metropolitan areasin the nation, giving Cizik School of Nursing PhD candidates rich opportunities to begin meaningful programs of research that benefit specific communities and patient populations.

Affordable PhD in Nursing

Excellence meets affordability at Cizik School of Nursing. Ourtuition and feesare among the lowest in the state, and we offer a variety ofscholarshipsto PhD students to support education and research.

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Take your next step toward addressing the most pressing health care issues of our time by earning your PhD from Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston.

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