A national leader in nursing education since 1928, the School of Nursing offers top-ranked programs.
Saint Louis University's Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program prepares nurses as scholars and beginning nurse scientists who will contribute to the continued knowledge development of the discipline and profession of nursing.
The program, offered at the Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing, takes place in both a traditional classroom format and distance learning with live, real-time digital teleconferencing.
SLU's Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing features:
Students can enter SLU's Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing through one of two programs: the post-baccalaureate to Ph.D. track (B.S.N to Ph.D.), or the post-master's to Ph.D. track (M.S.N to Ph.D.).
Both options offer the choice of taking classes on campus or at a distance. Distance students interact live with students on campus through online conferencing software.
Most doctoral-level nursing classes are offered on Friday mornings and afternoons during fall and spring semesters. The scheduled time for the class takes into consideration students in different time zones. The academic year also includes two shorter, intensive courses, taken over the summer on Fridays.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing requires 51 credits of doctoral coursework (plus a maximum of 18 credits accepted from a master's program) and 12 credits of dissertation research.
Graduates with a Ph.D. in nursing are prepared for careers as nurse scientists, nurse researchers and nurse educators.
Saint Louis University Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing adheres to the principles of a holistic admission process in which selection criteria are broad-based and linked to our University’s and School’s mission and goals. While we do consider academic metrics we also look at applicant experiences, attributes, potential for success, and how applicants may contribute to the school’s learning environment and to the profession.
Ph.D. admissions faculty at the Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing evaluate all applications and may request interviews with applicants who meet the following criteria:
All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students along with the following:
U.S. students should apply for the fall semester by June 1 and the spring semester by Nov. 1. International students should apply by Feb. 1 for the summer and fall semesters, and by Sept. 1 for the spring semester.
Applicants are considered on a rolling basis. An application answer may be expected after two weeks. There is a deadline to accept an offer of admission.
Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private) and institutional financing plans.
The Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing at Saint Louis University offers scholarship and graduate research assistantship opportunities to eligible graduate students. Additionally, most nursing students will participate in a tuition assistance program provided through their employer.
For more information, visit the student financial services office online at https://www.slu.edu/financial-aid.
The Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing is fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice at the Valentine School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation) and approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. To achieve its educational objectives, the school uses the hospitals within SSM Health and many health care organizations of greater St. Louis.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | ||
HCE 5500 | Ethics in Nursing& Health Care | 2 |
NURS 5140 | Health Promotion | 3 |
NURS 5170 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
NURS 5200 | Gen Research Methods | 3 |
NURS 6805 | Introduction to Applied Statistics for Healthcare Research | 3 |
NURS 6800 | Theory Development in Nursing | 3 |
NURS 6801 | Research Issues in Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Reduction of Health Disparities | 3 |
NURS 6802 | Measurement of Nursing Variables | 3 |
NURS 6803 | Nursing Issues and Leadership Strategies | 2 |
NURS 6804 | Research Issues in Care of Acute and Chronically Ill Populations | 3 |
NURS 6809 | Quantitative Methods in Nursing Research | 3 |
NURS 6810 | Qualitative Methods in Nursing Research | 3 |
NURS 6812 | Issues in Scientific Integrity in Nursing and Health Research | 1 |
NURS 6813 | Knowledge Development in Nursing | 3 |
NURS 6806 | Applied Statistics for Research I | 3 |
Research-methods elective | 3 | |
Concentration Electives | ||
NURS 6xxx Area of concentration enhancing the dissertation research or the nurse faculty role option | 9 | |
Dissertation Research | ||
NURS 6999 | Dissertation Research (taken over multiples semesters) | 12 |
Total Credits | 65 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | ||
NURS 6800 | Theory Development in Nursing | 3 |
NURS 6801 | Research Issues in Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Reduction of Health Disparities | 3 |
NURS 6802 | Measurement of Nursing Variables | 3 |
NURS 6803 | Nursing Issues and Leadership Strategies | 2 |
NURS 6804 | Research Issues in Care of Acute and Chronically Ill Populations | 3 |
NURS 6809 | Quantitative Methods in Nursing Research | 3 |
NURS 6810 | Qualitative Methods in Nursing Research | 3 |
NURS 6812 | Issues in Scientific Integrity in Nursing and Health Research | 1 |
NURS 6813 | Knowledge Development in Nursing | 3 |
NURS 6806 | Applied Statistics for Research I | 3 |
Research-methods elective | 3 | |
NURS 6805 | Introduction to Applied Statistics for Healthcare Research | 3 |
NURS 6959 | Special Study for Examinations | 0 |
Dissertation Research | ||
NURS 6999 | Dissertation Research (taken over multiple semesters) | 12 |
Total Credits | 45 |
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Year One | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
Participation in Orientation on campus in August | ||
NURS 6800 | Theory Development in Nursing | 3 |
NURS 6813 | Knowledge Development in Nursing 1 | 3 |
INTO course (if needed, depends on English scores) 2 | 3 | |
INTO course (if needed, depends on English scores) 2 | 3 | |
Credits | 12 | |
Spring | ||
Participation in Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference | ||
NURS 6809 | Quantitative Methods in Nursing Research | 3 |
NURS 6810 | Qualitative Methods in Nursing Research | 3 |
INTO course (if needed, depends on English scores) 2 | 3 | |
INTO course (if needed, depends on English scores) 2 | 3 | |
Credits | 12 | |
Summer | ||
NURS 6812 | Issues in Scientific Integrity in Nursing and Health Research | 1 |
Optional ELECT: Area of Concentration (AOC) course (need 9 AOC credits total) | 3 | |
Credits | 4 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
NURS 6801 | Research Issues in Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Reduction of Health Disparities | 3 |
NURS 6805 | Introduction to Applied Statistics for Healthcare Research 3 | 3 |
If univariate stats was completed before starting the program, or ELECT: Area of Concentration course (need 9 AOC credits total) | 3 | |
Credits | 9 | |
Spring | ||
Participation in Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Conference (or approved research conference) | ||
NURS 6804 | Research Issues in Care of Acute and Chronically Ill Populations | 3 |
NURS 6806 | Applied Statistics for Research I | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Summer | ||
NURS 6803 | Nursing Issues and Leadership Strategies | 2 |
Optional ELECT: Area of Concentration course (need 9 AOC credits total) | 3 | |
Credits | 5 | |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
ELECT: Area of Concentration course (need 9 credits) | 3 | |
ELECT: Methods elective (need 3 Methods credits total) | 3 | |
Credits | 6 | |
Spring | ||
Participation in Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Conference (or approved research conference) | ||
NURS 6802 | Measurement of Nursing Variables | 3 |
AOC: Area of Concentration course (need AOC credits total) | 3 | |
Credits | 6 | |
Summer | ||
Optional ELECT: Area of Concentration course (need 9 AOC credits total) | 3 | |
Credits | 3 | |
Year Four | ||
Fall | ||
NURS 6959 | Special Study for Examinations (written and oral) | 0 |
Credits | 0 | |
Spring | ||
Participation in Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Conference (or approved research conference) | ||
NURS 6999 | Dissertation Research | 3 |
Credits | 3 | |
Summer | ||
NURS 6999 | Dissertation Research | 3 |
Credits | 3 | |
Year Five | ||
Fall | ||
NURS 6999 | Dissertation Research | 3 |
Credits | 3 | |
Spring | ||
Participation in Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Conference (or approved research conference) | ||
NURS 6999 | Dissertation Research | 3 |
Credits | 3 | |
Total Credits | 75 |
1 | International students should take NURS 6805 Introduction to Applied Statistics for Healthcare Research (3 cr) |
2 | International students |
3 | If not completed prior to beginning of program. International students should take NURS 6813 Knowledge Development in Nursing (3 cr) |
For additional admission questions please contact,
Emily Boyd
Retention Specialist
SLU Valentine School of Nursing
314-977-8995
slunurse@slu.edu