OHSU

Doctor of Philosophy

Program Requirements

The following are the requirements for admission into the OHSU School of Nursing PhD in programs. Please see the international applicant web page for additional requirements if you are a resident of a country other than the United States.

  • Post-Baccalaureate to PhD in Nursing
  • Post-Masters to PhD in Nursing

Prior Degree
It is expected that applicants to the PhD program have a Bachelors in Nursing degree from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education.

Applicants to the post-masters track must hold a masters degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (or have a master’s degree in a related field).  Those applicants who have questions about this requirement can contact the office of admissions to discuss potential options. 

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required to apply to the PhD program.  However, some research funding and scholarship opportunities may still require this information.  Please contact the admissions office to get more details if needed.    

RN Status

  • Must be eligible for an Oregon registered nurse license prior to matriculation.
  • Must be licensed as a nurse in the state of Oregon prior to matriculation.

Grade Point Average
Minimum Graduate GPA of 3.0.

Letters of Recommendation

Applicants must submit three letters of reference as a part of the application process. OHSU prefers that applicants submit references from the following:

  • A supervisor
  • An instructor
  • A co-worker or other

Example of Scholarly work

Applicants to the PhD in nursing programs are required to submit an example of scholarly writing. This can be a published paper, thesis, or research paper used as a part of a course requirement.

Application Packet

  • Applications are accepted online only at the application start page. This online application will include application essays as well as a printable signature page which should be printed and turned in with your application packet.
  • Official transcripts: Request each college you have attended to send the official transcript(s) to you showing completions of all academic work. Do not open the envelopes in which transcripts are received. For our purpose they are official only if the seal is intact. Include all transcripts in your application packet.
  • Current résumé or curriculum vitae.
  • Letters of recommendation should be included in your packet in signed and sealed envelopes.
  • Example of scholarly work
  • A $120.00 nonrefundable application fee made payable online by credit or debit card.

 

2012 Doctoral Program Interview Dates

Interviews for the PhD program will be held the week of February 6-10, 2012.