Ph.D. in Nursing

Three-year full-time or four-year part-time online program

The Ph.D. in nursing prepares graduates with advanced research skills and expertise to become teacher-scholars, nurse scientists or policymakers. Graduates earn a Ph.D. in one of two concentrations.

Concentrations

Biobehavioral Research

The Ph.D. in nursing with a concentration in biobehavioral research prepares nurse scholars to conduct scientific research on how biological systems and behavioral contributors affect health.

Degree details, application information and financial information for the biobehavioral research concentration

A VCU nursing student

Health Care Quality Research

The Ph.D. in nursing with a concentration in health care quality research prepares nurse scholars to conduct scientific research on how health care systems and care delivery affect patient outcomes.

Degree details, application information and financial information for the health care quality research concentration

A VCU nursing student