Ph.D. in Nursing

The University of Massachusetts Amherst Ph.D. in Nursing Program offers a wealth of educational opportunities. The campus is a Carnegie-designated research extensive public university offering more than 70 graduate and 50 doctoral programs in eight schools and colleges. The Ph.D. program builds on previous nursing education. It consists of courses in nursing knowledge, theory, research methods, statistics, and cognates, as well as a mentored research experience, a comprehensive examination, and a dissertation.

Graduates of the Ph.D. program will have a strong foundation in inquiry and three major areas of expertise:

• Knowledge of the discipline of nursing
• Knowledge of a specific clinical or practice population
• Knowledge and strategies for research and scholarship

The College of Nursing at the University of Massachusetts Amherst prepares students at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels to practice in a wide variety of healthcare settings. It develops nursing leaders and researchers to educate future generations.

Our faculty members draw on their advanced clinical skills and innovative research in their teaching. Students are prepared for their careers by using state-of-the-art technology and techniques. Whether you are looking to begin your career, change professions, or advance in the nursing field, UMass Amherst Nursing will provide you with the skills and education necessary for success.