PhD in Nursing Science
CurriculumThe PhD curriculum consists of six core areas of 90 credit hours. The MSN to PhD can use up to 30 credit hours from their Master of Science in Nursing course work. BSN-PhD students take 12 "bridge core credits" and then have an additional 18 credits to take where they and their faculty mentor discuss the best options to enhance the student's PhD research focus.
| Core | BSN to PhD | MSN to PhD |
| Professional Development Core | 6 credits | 6 credits |
| Nursing Theory Core | 6 credits | 6 credits |
| Nursing Science Research Major | 15 credits | 15 credits |
| Nursing Science Concentration | 8 credits | 8 credits |
| Minor, external or internal | 9-12 credits | 9-12 credits |
| Dissertation | 16 credits | 16 credits |
For a complete outline of the courses required for each core, visit the Indiana University School of Nursing PhD program Web site: www.nursing.iupui.edu.
Last updated: February, 2016