Doctor of Philosophy Program
MSN to Doctor of Philosophy Pathway
Shaping future generations of nurse scientists!
Our MSN to PhD pathway is designed for nurses with a Master's of Science degree in Nursing. Focused on health promotion, human response, and healing, students have the opportunity to study in the areas of biobehavioral research, vulnerable populations, and contemporary pedagogies. These areas of inquiry provide the structure for students to develop a plan of study to gain in-depth knowledge in a specific area of research.
Program Requirements
Licensure Requirements
Required: Current (active), valid, unencumbered license or multi-state privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the state(s) in which the student participates in any clinical learning experiences.
Degree Requirements
A Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) from a nationally accredited institution is required for applicants.
Required Application Documents
Required: a resume, all official transcripts, three (3) letters of reference, two (2) professional writing samples, and a personal statement (see personal statement guidelines).
Other Requirements
For Graduates of Foreign Universities: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) scores.
MSN to Doctor of Philosophy Pathway Curriculum
| Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course | Credit Hours | Course Title |
| Semester 1 | ||
| GNRS 6341 | 3 | History & Philosophy |
| GNRS 6357 | 3 | Nursing Science I |
| GNRS 6365 | 3 | Scientific Inquiry: Concepts & Theories in Nursing |
| Semester 2 | ||
| GNRS 6346 | 3 | Quantitative Research Methods |
| GNRS 6358 | 3 | Nursing Science II |
| GNRS 6364 | 3 | Advanced Statistics |
| Semester 3 | ||
| GNRS 6347 | 3 | Ethics in Health Care & Research |
| GNRS 6350 | 3 | Clinical Investigations in Nursing |
| GNRS 6361 | 3 | Quantitative Data Management |
| Semester 4 | ||
| GNRS 6352 | 3 | Survey of Instrumentation |
| GNRS 6348 | 3 | Qualitative Research Methods |
| GNRS 63EE01 | 3 | Elective: 6039/6088/6363/6366 |
| Semester 5 | ||
| GNRS 6351 | 3 | Qualitative Data Management |
| GNRS 63EE02 | 3 | Elective: 6039/6088/6363/6366 |
| GNRS 63EE03 | 3 | Elective: 6039/6088/6363/6366 |
| Semester 6 | ||
| GNRS 63EE04 | 3 | Elective: 6039/6088/6363/6366 |
| EXAM | 0 | CQE Exam |
| Semester 7 | ||
| GNRS 6340 | 3 | Doctoral Research Seminar |
| GNRS 6099E01 | 6 | Dissertation |
| GNRS 6099E02 | 6 | Dissertation |
| Semester 8 | ||
| GNRS 6099E03 | 6 | Dissertation |
MSN to PhD Program Curriculum
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GNRS 6341 | History & Philosophy | 3 |
| GNRS 6357 | Nursing Science I | 3 |
| GNRS 6365 | Scientific Inquiry: Concepts & Theories in Nursing | 3 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GNRS 6346 | Quantitative Research Methods | 3 |
| GNRS 6358 | Nursing Science II | 3 |
| GNRS 6364 | Advanced Statistics | 3 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GNRS 6347 | Ethics in Health Care & Research | 3 |
| GNRS 6350 | Clinical Investigations in Nursing | 3 |
| GNRS 6361 | Quantitative Data Management | 3 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GNRS 6352 | Survey of Instrumentation | 3 |
| GNRS 6348 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| GNRS 63EE01 | Elective: 6039/6088/6363/6366 | 3 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GNRS 6351 | Qualitative Data Management | 3 |
| GNRS 63EE02 | Elective: 6039/6088/6363/6366 | 3 |
| GNRS 63EE03 | Elective: 6039/6088/6363/6366 | 3 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GNRS 63EE04 | Elective: 6039/6088/6363/6366 | 3 |
| EXAM | CQE Exam | 0 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GNRS 6340 | Doctoral Research Seminar | 3 |
| GNRS 6099E01 | Dissertation | 6 |
| GNRS 6099E02 | Dissertation | 6 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GNRS 6099E03 | Dissertation | 6 |
Virtual Open House Events
Want to learn more about our PhD Program? Can't make the trip to Galveston?
Sign up for our Virtual Open House, available to our prospective PhD students!
Experience a private information session over our program, including key highlights of the program and a tour of a course, from anywhere with an internet connection!
