PhD Admissions

Application Deadline

Admission priority is given to applications submitted by December 15.  Applications will be considered year-round based on placement availability.

Admission Criteria

The PhD program has post-baccalaureate, post-Masters, and post-DNP options. 

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in nursing
• Official transcripts from colleges/universities attended
• A Master’s degree from a nationally accredited college and a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale, and/or a bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a minimum GPA of 3.2.
• Two letters of recommendation for doctoral study
• Two examples of scholarly writing (e.g., scholarly papers, publications)
• Research focus congruent with that of a potential faculty research advisor
• An admission interview
• Current CV or resume

Additional Criteria for International Applicants:

• Completion of Graduate School Application for International Applicants (from University of Massachusetts/Amherst Graduate School).
• TOEFL scores where applicable (see Graduate School Application for International applicants)
• Use of translation service for the transcript as necessary
• GPA of 3.0 or equivalent. For international applicants whose GPA is not translatable in their official transcripts, the Graduate Program Director will evaluate academic preparation