Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing
Led by faculty experts at the UCF College of Nursing, the online Nursing PhD program will prepare you for a career at the forefront of nursing science and in higher education as nursing faculty. Doctorally prepared nursing faculty are in high demand and needed to help address the nursing shortage and educate future generations.
Online Nursing PhD at UCF
- No GRE required
- Two entry points: post-BSN or post-graduate degree
- Full- or Part-time options
- Fully online courses, with two intensives annually
Funding Opportunities for PhD Students
- UCF Graduate Fellowships – More than $2M in fellowship funding awarded annually
- Nurse Faculty Loan Program – Federal loan forgiveness program for nursing PhD students
- Nurse Faculty PIPELINE Funding – $150K awarded annually to cover tuition and fees to PhD students planning to seek faculty positions after graduation
