PhD in Nursing and Health Sciences

The PhD in Nursing & Health Sciences at the Florida International University Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences is cultivating the next generation of nursing and health sciences leaders who will create and apply the evidence-based science necessary to guide the future of nursing and health sciences practice, education, and research.

We also graduate leaders who advocate for the development and application of healthcare policies to address the needs of our society at every level, especially for minority and vulnerable populations.

Our distinguished faculty create a collaborative and challenging environment coupled with a stimulating and creative research experience for students through a curriculum combining evidence-based practice, cutting-edge science and diverse clinical proficiencies.

The FIU PhD in Nursing and Health Science program fully prepare graduates for leadership roles and research careers in academia, the healthcare industry, government entities, and other public and private organizations focused on the delivery of healthcare services.

A doctorate from FIU Nursing and Health Sciences will greatly expand career opportunities, providing the scientific foundation and leadership skills to shape the standards of nursing and health sciences’ practice and education, contribute to the growth of our health scholars’ community, and advocate for improved healthcare delivery

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  MSN-to-PhD

  The traditional doctorate track for candidates with their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing.

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  BSN-to-PhD

  A combined track created for students who demonstrate outstanding undergraduate academic accomplishment and an intentional desire to advance their nursing education to its highest level. The 2 tracks available are the MSN Nurse Practitioner (offering 4 specialty areas) and the PhD in Nursing and Health Sciences degree or a Masters in Nursing Education and the PhD in Nursing and Health Sciences degree.

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  HSC-to-PhD

  This plan of study is for students who have already obtained a master’s or doctoral degree in a health science discipline such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or Athletic Training.

Fast Facts

• The PhD in Nursing and Health Sciences at FIU was approved by the Florida Board of Governors in 2003.
• The program is located on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC) in southwest Miami.
• More than half our faculty hold the Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) designation

By the Numbers*

• 11Faculty/dissertation advisors
• 85%Female students
• 15%Male students
• 10%Hispanic students
• 55%Black non-Hispanic students
• 15%White non-Hispanic students
• 20%Asian/Pacific Islander students
• 20%International student body

*For the past academic year