GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Graduate programs
- M.S.N.
- R.N. direct-entry M.S.N.
- Direct-entry M.S.N. for non-nursing majors
- Post-master's
- D.N.P.
- Ph.D.
- Graduate School online application
HEALTH REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST
Graduate Student Handbook
The Ph.D. program includes course work in nursing science, research and statistics, teaching, cognates, and a dissertation. The program may be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Several sources of financial assistance, including scholarships, are available.
Dr. Maureen E. O'Brien, R.N., P.C.N.S.-B.C.
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs
maureen.obrien@marquette.edu
Dr. Mary Ann Lough, Ph.D., R.N.
Director of Graduate Program Operations
maryann.lough@marquette.edu
Dr. Margaret J. Bull, R.N., F.A.A.N.
Professor
Director of Ph.D. Program
margaret.bull@marquette.edu
Karen Nest
Graduate Program Assistant
(414) 288-3810
karen.nest@marquette.edu
Bridget O'Meara
Ph.D. Program Assistant
bridget.omeara@marquette.edu
Mission
Through a transformational Catholic, Jesuit education, Marquette University College of Nursing prepares nurse leaders to promote health, healing and social justice for all people through clinical practice and development of nursing knowledge.
Doctoral education in nursing is built upon the master's-level nursing foundation. It is characterized by the acquisition of research skills necessary for the discovery and use of new nursing knowledge and for preparation for teaching roles.
Program objectives
Students will be able to:
- Develop knowledge for the discipline of nursing that will impact the health of vulnerable people or populations as evidenced by their ability to:
a. Design and conduct independent research that will impact the health of vulnerable people/populations.
b. Develop, test and refine theories as a basis for nursing science.
c. Analyze patterns of health among vulnerable populations.
d. Synthesize research findings to provide leadership in health care.
- Apply teaching/learning principles in nursing education at the individual, course and program level as evidenced by their ability to:
a. Teach nurses and advanced practitioners to improve the health status of vulnerable people/populations.
b. Synthesize research findings to provide leadership in nursing education.
Admission requirements
| Post-baccalaureate entry Ph.D. program admission requirements | Post-M.S.N. entry Ph.D. program admission requirements |
Prerequisites: R.N. licensure Bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale Statistics course, which included inferential analysis, within past five years Acceptable GRE scores Acceptable TOEFL scores (international applicants only) Three letters of reference Goal statement Personal interview |
Prerequisites: R.N. licensure Master’s degree in nursing GPA of 3.4 on 4.0 scale Statistics course, which included inferential analysis, within past five years Graduate-level research course Acceptable GRE scores Acceptable TOEFL scores (international applicants only) Three letters of reference Goal statement Personal interview |
Applicants may be denied admission to the Ph.D. program because of space constraints. An applicant must be licensed as a professional nurse. An R.N. with a bachelor’s degree in another field, a direct-entry student or a master’s student may apply to the Ph.D. program. Programs of study may vary in length and are tailored according to previous course work.
- Apply online
- GRE information
- International student information
- Office of Financial Aid
- Government financial aid office
For more information, please contact:
Bridget O'Meara
Ph.D. Program Assistant
bridget.omeara@marquette.edu
- Ph.D. credit requirements depending on entering degree (includes sample full- and part-time curriculum plans)
- Frequently asked questions about Ph.D. program
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