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
#32
Ranked among the top 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
