Research
The PhD in Nursing program is designed to prepare nurse researchers to advance the science of nursing by developing expertise in both leadership and innovation. Graduates are expected to lead multidisciplinary research initiatives that advance nursing and healthcare through knowledge development and interdisciplinary scholarly inquiry. Students will work with nursing faculty whose research addresses innovative questions that seek to advance knowledge for improvement of care. Students will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty across the broader Northeastern University community, in addition to Boston-area research and healthcare institutions. This collaboration allows students to work across disciplines and to access populations and research sites essential to the success of their original dissertation study.
Advanced entry into the PhD in Nursing program requires a master's degree in nursing.
Visit the Northeastern University Faculty Research site for more information.
Please visit Bouvé College Learning Outcomes for the specific student learning outcomes for this program.
Students who do not qualify for the doctoral degree, but who have completed required coursework with a cumulative GPA of 3.000 or better, may be eligible to receive a terminal MS Applied Nursing Research degree. Note that no students will be admitted directly into the Applied Nursing Research program to pursue a masterʼs degree.
- Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality.
- Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality.
Bachelor's Degree Entrance
A bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred. Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Milestones
Annual review of progress
Comprehensive examination
Candidacy status
Dissertation committee
Dissertation proposal
Dissertation defense
Core Requirements
A grade of B or higher is required in all coursework.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| NRSG 7104 | Foundations in Nursing Research | 3 |
| NRSG 7700 | The Science of Nursing | 3 |
| NRSG 7705 | Theoretical and Conceptual Foundations in Nursing Science | 3 |
| NRSG 7715 | Measurement in Clinical Research | 3 |
| NRSG 7750 | Healthcare of Urban Populations | 3 |
| NRSG 5121 | Epidemiology and Population Health | 3 |
| PHTH 5210 | Biostatistics in Public Health | 3 |
| PHTH 6210 | Applied Regression Analysis | 3 |
| NRSG 7709 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| NRSG 7712 | Quantitative Research Methods | 3 |
| NRSG 7755 | Intervention Research: Development, Implementation, and Evaluation | 3 |
| NRSG 7770 | Research Colloquium | 1 |
| 6 |
| Research | |
| 6 |
Electives
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 6 |
Dissertation
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| NRSG 9845 | Dissertation Seminar 1 | 3 |
| NRSG 9846 | Dissertation Seminar 2 | 3 |
| Dissertation Term 1 | |
| Dissertation Term 2 | |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
58 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Milestones
Annual review of progress
Comprehensive examination
Candidacy status
Dissertation committee
Dissertation proposal
Dissertation defense
Core Requirements
A grade of B or higher is required in all coursework.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| NRSG 7700 | The Science of Nursing | 3 |
| NRSG 7705 | Theoretical and Conceptual Foundations in Nursing Science | 3 |
| NRSG 7750 | Healthcare of Urban Populations | 3 |
| PHTH 5210 | Biostatistics in Public Health | 3 |
| PHTH 6210 | Applied Regression Analysis | 3 |
| 6 |
| NRSG 7709 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| NRSG 7712 | Quantitative Research Methods | 3 |
| NRSG 7715 | Measurement in Clinical Research | 3 |
| NRSG 7755 | Intervention Research: Development, Implementation, and Evaluation | 3 |
| NRSG 7770 | Research Colloquium | 1 |
| 6 |
| Research | |
Dissertation Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| NRSG 9845 | Dissertation Seminar 1 | 3 |
| NRSG 9846 | Dissertation Seminar 2 | 3 |
| Dissertation Term 1 | |
| Dissertation Term 2 | |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
46 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
