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PhD: Degree Requirements

PhD (For Students with a Master's Degree)

The PhD program requires a minimum of 96 semester hours: 32 semester hours earned in the prior master's degree; and 64 semester hours in core courses, advanced courses and independent research earned in the doctoral program (48 semester hours must be taken at UIC). Use this page as a guide, but consult your advisor for your individual plan. Consult the course catalog for course descriptions.

PhD Requirements
Course # Course Name Semester Hours
NUSC 505 Philosophy of Science for Health Research 3
NUSC 506 Theory and Theory Development for Nursing Research 3
varies Advanced Statistics - Equivalent theoretical mathematics will be accepted. 6
NUSC 511 Advanced Research Design 4
NUSC 515 Measurement in Health Research 4
NUSC 517 Advanced Research Practicum 3
varies Advanced Coursework - Can include 400 or 500 level courses. 14
NUSC 585 Research Seminars 2
NUSC 590 Leadership in Scientific Careers 1
n/a Documented Teaching Requirement n/a
NUSC 599 PhD Thesis Research 24
Total
64