DNP to PhD at Duquesne University
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    DNP to PhD at Duquesne University

    Duquesne University
    Duquesne University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Pittsburgh
    DNP to PhD at Duquesne University

    International students can study the DNP to PhD at Duquesne University at its main campus in Pittsburgh , United States of America. This PhD degree is available as a Full Time program delivered online in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2027.

    About DNP to PhD

    DNP to PhD

    The Duquesne University School of Nursing values the education you received in your DNP program that prepared you to use the evidence to improve patient care and practice. Our PhD in Nursing program will allow you to augment your DNP education and conduct research related to your DNP Project.

    Curriculum

    Our DNP to PhD program is a total of 38 credits (29 credits coursework plus nine credits of dissertation).

    Year 1

    Summer - Foundations

    Course #
    Course Name or Program Requirement
    Credits
    GPNG 901State of the Science and Discovery3 credits
     Doctoral Week - Required Residency 1 of 4 (Orientation) 

    Fall - Science, Truth and Knowledge

    GPNG 922Philosophy of Science and Theory3 credits

    Spring - Scientific Tools

    GPNG 923Methods of Scientific Inquiry I4 credits
    GPNG 940Statistics II3 credits

    Year 2

    Summer - Global View

    Course #
    Course Name or Program Requirement
    Credits
    GPNG 924Methods of Scientific Inquiry II4 credits
    GPNG 903Measurement Issues3 credits
     Doctoral Week - Required Residency 2 of 4 (Writing Intensive) 
     Study Abroad - Required Residency 3 of 4 

    Fall - Immersion and Articulation

    GPNG 931Applied Qualitative Practicum3 credits
    GPNG 915Dissertation Research Seminar: first manuscript (literature or other)3 credits

    Spring - Developing Independence

    GPNG 915Dissertation (Cross list with GPNG 925 Grant Writing)3 credits
    GPNG 930Applied Quantitative Practicum3 credits

    Year 3

    Summer - Dissertation and Dissemination

    Course #
    Course Name or Program Requirement
    Credits
    GPNG 915Dissertation3 credits

    Fall - Dissertation and Dissemination

    GPNG 915Dissertation3 credits
     Dissertation Defense - Required Residency 4 of 4 

     

    The Doctor of Nursing Practice to PhD is a specialty track in the online PhD in Nursing program. This track prepares you to become an independent researcher and nurse scholar while allowing you to augment your DNP education and conduct research related to your DNP project.

    Disciplines

    School of Nursing

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for DNP to PhD at Duquesne University

    Entry Requirements

    Complete Your Application

    All prospective graduate students will be required to submit official transcripts from all colleges attended. Most programs require letters of recommendation and a personal statement. GMAT and LSAT scores are required for the schools of Business and Law, respectively. GRE scores are required for most doctoral programs and some master's programs. Other requirements could include a writing sample, resume, audition or interview.

    International Students

    If your undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts. Please review our Transcript Credential Evaluation Instructions.

    Application Deadlines

    Application deadlines vary by program. Many programs allow students to apply for the fall or spring semester. Some programs also allow for a summer start term.

    Credit transfers

    Generally, an academic department may accept credits from a regionally-accredited university that correspond to the Duquesne curriculum and in which you have earned at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
    The program director of the program or department offering the course establishes the final determination of the acceptance or denial of transfer credits.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Tuition and Fee Information for DNP to PhD at Duquesne University

    How to Apply for DNP to PhD at Duquesne University

    Each graduate and professional program manages their own admissions process, but the application for most programs is the Graduate Application.

    DNP to PhD at Duquesne University
    Duquesne University
    Duquesne University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Pittsburgh

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