PhD in Nursing & Health Science Program
Launch your research career at an NIH-ranked nursing school with a premier academic medical center in Rochester, New York.
The PhD in Nursing and Health Science program offers a rich and supportive learning environment for the next generation of nursing and health care scientists.
Program Cost
100% tuition waiver
For full-time PhD students plus annual stipend
Research Rankings
No. 31
Ranked 31st among nursing schools in research funding from the National Institutes of Health
Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Applications accepted for fall entry only. Applications received after this deadline will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Refer to our application deadlines.
The PhD in Nursing & Health Science program at the University of Rochester sets itself apart by offering close mentorship from nationally-recognized faculty. Part-time study is an option for interested applicants, and course meeting times have been consolidated to two days per week, where possible, to accommodate other commitments. Plus, our collaborative learning environment is enriched by interaction with researchers across many disciplines — all of which allows you to learn how to make meaningful discoveries and innovations in a changing healthcare landscape.
As part of the University of Rochester Medical Center, the School of Nursing engages in groundbreaking interdisciplinary research through collaborative partnerships with nurses and other healthcare practitioners across the campus, region, and nation. The University of Rochester School of Nursing has a long history of research innovation and continues to pioneer new breakthroughs in:
Sexual Health & HIV Oncology & Palliative Care Healthy Aging Parent-Child, Adolescent & Transgenerational Health Cardiovascular Care
What keeps me going is the notion that I'm helping patients. That in the future I will hopefully help more people with my research. And the support of the faculty, really. They know how to mentor, to push and challenge me as a student and to explore things that I might not recognize within myself.
What keeps me going is the notion that I'm helping patients. That in the future I will hopefully help more people with my research. And the support of the faculty, really. They know how to mentor, to push and challenge me as a student and to explore things that I might not recognize within myself.
Join the next cohort of PhD students
The PhD in Nursing & Health Science program admits a small cohort each fall. From day one, you will work closely with your mentor, receive assistance with coursework and grant writing, and work alongside your peers to discover how to pursue research that makes an impact.
Meet the Program Director
Marie Flannery, PhD, RN
Director, PhD Program in Nursing & Health Science
Associate Professor of Nursing
Marie Flannery has directed the PhD in Nursing & Health Science program since 2022. She brings extensive clinical experience to her research, which focuses on older adults with advanced cancer and methods to improve symptom reporting and communication between individuals, healthcare providers, and family caregivers to enhance symptom management. Among her honors, she is the recipient of the 2014 Outstanding Oncology Nurse of the Year Award by the March of Dimes, the 2015 Conquer Cancer Foundation Merit Award by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the 2022 Cynthia N. Rittenberg Award in Nursing Excellence by Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer.
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