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The PhD in Nursing program consists of 17 courses, which are completed over nine terms (three years on average, depending on dissertation).
Please visit our state authorizations page to see whether this program is available in your area.
PhD in Nursing
Lead as a Scholar and Educator
With an online Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD in Nursing) from Wilkes University, you will achieve the terminal degree for advanced practice nurses. This online, doctorate-level program is designed to be taken on a part-time basis so you can balance your education with your professional career and personal life.
Our online PhD in Nursing is focused on research and will prepare you for a career in scientific inquiry aimed at developing new knowledge in nursing science. It will empower you for leadership roles and prepare you with the expertise to conduct research that will advance the nursing profession and improve nursing outcomes.
Admission Requirements
Applicants will be evaluated on an individual basis based on the following criteria.
- Master’s degree in nursing (3.0 cumulative GPA) with official transcripts from an institution with programmatic (ACEN, NLNAC, CCNE) and regional accreditation*
- A minimum grade of 3.0 for gap analysis courses only
- A current unencumbered RN license; APRN license if appropriate**
- Current resume or curriculum vitae.
- Letter of intent describing your professional goals, research topic and the reason for pursuing the Ph.D. degree
- Two recommendations from graduate-level nurses or faculty who can attest to your ability to be successful in a Ph.D. program
- Check state authorization
These admissions standards represent the minimum eligibility requirements for programs. Admission committee members reserve the right to request additional information from candidates as needed for a more in-depth review of qualifications.
Transfer Credits: All graduate programs will allow 9 total transfer credits (must be a 3.0 or higher).
* Students who graduated from a non-programmatically accredited institution and meet all other admission requirements will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Admission is not guaranteed.
**Applications presenting a history of disciplinary action on professional licenses will be subject to an additional review process by the Special Licensure Discrepancy Committee of the University.
* The baccalaureate degree in nursing/master's degree in nursing/ Doctor of Nursing Practice and post graduate APRN certificate programs at Wilkes University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org)
