Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
Preparing nurse scholars to improve health through research, education, and leadership
Advance the scientific foundation of nursing practice and health care delivery with a PhD in Nursing from the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing. Under the guidance of our faculty, students are prepared to launch a program of research addressing the social, cultural, political and ethical issues related to an area of nursing scholarship. At Loyola Nursing, our PhD students enjoy a small program that offers a personalized learning experience with the opportunity to build close mentor relationships. The PhD in Nursing program is open to bachelor's and master's-prepared nurses.
Looking for a nursing degree focused on advanced clinical practice? Learn more about our DNP program.
Curriculum
To encourage and foster student-faculty mentorships, the PhD in Nursing program offers both online and face-to-face experiences. Classes meet on campus one weekend each month throughout the semester; between each weekend class, students engage in a weekly one- to two-hour online class. Both full- and part-time study is available.
PROGRAM GOAL
The goal of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing program is to prepare scholars who improve human health through the development and expansion of knowledge.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
At the completion of the program the graduate has the knowledge and skills to:
- Initiate a beginning program of research that expands nursing and healthcare knowledge.
- Incorporate social, cultural, political, economic, and ethical considerations into nursing scholarship and practice.
- Participate in the international community of scholars to further the Jesuit mission of generation and dissemination of knowledge in the service of humanity.
- Assume leadership roles in nursing research, education, practice, policy development, and/or administration in order to improve the health of society.
Admission
The PhD in Nursing program welcomes applicants with a BSN or MSN. Admission is competitive and based on the strength of application materials and interview.
Begin your journey to earning your PhD in Nursing! Learn more about the specific application requirements and apply today.
Questions? Contact Assistant Dean for the PhD Program Lee Schmidt, PhD, RN, at lschm3@luc.edu
Preparing nurse scholars to improve health through research, education, and leadership
Advance the scientific foundation of nursing practice and health care delivery with a PhD in Nursing from the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing. Under the guidance of our faculty, students are prepared to launch a program of research addressing the social, cultural, political and ethical issues related to an area of nursing scholarship. At Loyola Nursing, our PhD students enjoy a small program that offers a personalized learning experience with the opportunity to build close mentor relationships. The PhD in Nursing program is open to bachelor's and master's-prepared nurses.
Looking for a nursing degree focused on advanced clinical practice? Learn more about our DNP program.
Our Commitment to You
Graduates of Loyola's PhD in Nursing program will have the knowledge, competencies, and values to conduct in-depth research and teach nursing at the collegiate level.
Curriculum
To encourage and foster student-faculty mentorships, the PhD in Nursing program offers both online and face-to-face experiences. Classes meet on campus one weekend each month throughout the semester; between each weekend class, students engage in a weekly one- to two-hour online class. Both full- and part-time study is available.
PROGRAM GOAL
The goal of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing program is to prepare scholars who improve human health through the development and expansion of knowledge.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
At the completion of the program the graduate has the knowledge and skills to:
- Initiate a beginning program of research that expands nursing and healthcare knowledge.
- Incorporate social, cultural, political, economic, and ethical considerations into nursing scholarship and practice.
- Participate in the international community of scholars to further the Jesuit mission of generation and dissemination of knowledge in the service of humanity.
- Assume leadership roles in nursing research, education, practice, policy development, and/or administration in order to improve the health of society.
Admission
The PhD in Nursing program welcomes applicants with a BSN or MSN. Admission is competitive and based on the strength of application materials and interview.
Begin your journey to earning your PhD in Nursing! Learn more about the specific application requirements and apply today.
Questions? Contact Assistant Dean for the PhD Program Lee Schmidt, PhD, RN, at lschm3@luc.edu