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PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program prepares scholars to conduct research in nursing, to extend the knowledge base relevant to nursing, and to collaborate in interdisciplinary research with other scholars. Study requires expertise in nursing and developing competence in research that relates to the practice of nursing and delivery of health care. Graduates of the program are prepared for careers as researchers, faculty, consultants, and as leaders within the profession, in health policy making agencies, and within the health care delivery system
Students benefit from close interaction with nationally recognized faculty and are quickly integrated into research, teaching, and seminar activities. Students work with faculty members on joint research projects and develop their own area of research. In addition, students present their research at national and regional conferences as well as through publications.
PhD Nursing Focal Areas
There are four specific PhD nursing focal areas:
Focus areas indicate areas of study in which there are cadres of faculty with funded programs of research. Students will interact with faculty with clinical and research expertise in their focal area of concentration. The programs of study are flexible and individualized to meet the interest and training needs of the student. Each student completes a required core of courses and then engages in intensive research interests. The many cognate areas available to doctoral students indicate the diverse opportunities available at The University of Iowa and create rich opportunities for student growth.
Individualized Focal Area
In addition, students with an interest in a nursing focal area outside of the four primary focal areas may develop an Individualized Program of Study. In order to develop an Individualized Program of Study, prior to admission to the doctoral program the prospective student must contact a faculty member who has a program of research in the student's area of research interest and develop a program of study, to be submitted with the application to the Doctoral Program. Possible foci of individualized programs of study include Nursing Genetics, Women's Health, Minority Health, and Occupational Health, as well as other foci represented by faculty programs of research. Students in an Individualized Program of study must complete the required Nursing Core courses and the additional Program Requirements.
