The doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in nursing science program prepares researchers and academic faculty for positions in college, university and healthcare settings. Graduates are prepared to advance the art and science of nursing and to assume leadership positions in the profession. They will take responsibility for shaping and advancing healthcare with a goal of improving individual, family and population health through the integration of theory, research and evidence-based practice. The Ph.D. in nursing science program emphasizes specific areas of study in which nursing makes a significant contribution toward health. These areas are defined by the research expertise of faculty in the context of interdisciplinary resources available at the University of Delaware and Delaware Health Sciences Alliance campuses and the local, national and international communities. Graduates are prepared to collaborate with other scientists and health professionals to contribute to the development of knowledge. The breadth of focus of the Ph.D. in nursing science curriculum ranges from nursing research in the bio-behavioral sciences to health services.
Research Emphasis:
- Aging/Healthy Aging
- Symptom Science/Self-Management
- Health Services Research