The PhD in Nursing program integrates science, theory, and research to educate the next generation of nurse scientists and leaders. Our students strive to advance nursing knowledge and translate research into practice that promotes the health and care of patients.
The program is offered on-campus both fulltime and parttime. The courses are structured so that the required doctoral nursing courses are offered only one day per week.
The Potential of a PhD in Nursing from UWM
As the largest College of Nursing in the state, UW-Milwaukee partners with over 160 agencies to prepare nurse scientists, researchers and educators. Go beyond the bedside and make an impact on the world around you with a PhD in nursing from UWM.
What students accomplish in the college鈥檚 traditional PhD program depends on their focus area, personal interests, and long-term research and career preferences. Faculty mentors help PhD candidates define their success early so candidates can plan and conduct cutting-edge research.
Research and mentorship experiences prepare doctoral students for successful careers as academic or clinical scientists, as educators, and for other opportunities in the rapidly evolving nursing professions.
September 2025
College of Nursing
Cunningham Hall 135, 1921 E. Hartford Avenue,
MILWAUKEE,
Wisconsin,
53211, United States
A bachelor鈥檚 degree or master鈥檚 degree in Nursing or health related field from a professionally accredited program with a cumulative grade point average of at 3.2 (4.0 scale) for all previous graduate course work;
English proficiency requirement: TOEFL IBT - 79 鈥� 120; IELTS - 6.5 - 9.0; Cambridge English Advanced/Cambridge English Proficiency - C1 level or higher.
Application deadline: Spring: October 01; Fall: February 01
Online program: Deadlines - December 1 for Summer start. (Online program offered every other year, odd years only).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
