Overview
- Major: Nursing Science
- Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
- School/College: Nursing
Program Website
See the program curriculum and learn about admission.
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Deadline
Fall Application Deadlines
Priority: February 15
Final: March 15
Required Documents
- Personal Statement
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- GRE Score (within last 5 years)
- Writing Sample
- 3 Letters of Reference (from doctorally-prepared nurses or other health professionals)
Applications Accepted for These Semesters...
- Fall Semester
Area of Concentration
- BSN to Ph.D.
The Nursing Science program has specific curriculum requirements for students entering the program after obtaining their BSN. The BSN to Ph.D. concentration should be selected on the application. All other applicants should select the MSN/Other Masters/DNP to Ph.D. option.
A Note from the Program
After you review the USC College of Nursing website, feel free to contact our office at 803-777-0290 with any questions you may have about the Ph.D. program.