Tackle the greatest challenges facing health care through cutting-edge research that goes from bench to bedside and back.
Program Info
Earn your Doctor of Philosophy and gain the skills you need to design, conduct, analyze, and disseminate research findings to expand knowledge in nursing and related disciplines.
Request Program InfoFor more than four decades, the University of Maryland School of Nursing’s PhD program has prepared scholars and researchers to improve health care outcomes through engaging, fascinating scientific discovery.
Every student is carefully chosen and matched to the faculty member who can offer the greatest opportunity to succeed in developing his or her research program.
You're an ideal candidate for this PhD program if you are a bachelor's- or master's-prepared nurse or other health-related professional who wants a research career focused on some of the most important disciplines, topics, and trends, including:
- Aging Populations
- Cardiovascular Health
- Global Health
- Health Systems Outcomes
- Implementation Science
- Birth Outcomes
- Occupational Health
- Pain and Symptom Science
- Palliative and End-of-Life Care
The Program Is…
Customized
You’ll work with your advisor to develop a personalized plan of study that aligns with your specific research interests and career aspirations. Full-time and part-time plans available.
Focused on You
You’ll be paired with a dedicated faculty advisor who provides personalized guidance and support throughout your academic journey. Learn from top-notch interprofessional faculty who are recognized for their contributions to both research and leadership, and they truly care about your progress as a scientist.
Practical
This program requires 60 credits, making it a feasible option for those balancing other commitments, with in-person classes only one day per week.
The PhD program at the University of Maryland School of Nursing has been transformative to my career, equipping me with a rigorous foundation in research and sharpening my ability to think critically and innovate boldly. As a budding nurse scientist, I have been empowered by the program’s unparalleled resources and an exceptionally supportive network of advisors, mentors, professors, and deans, who are all deeply invested in helping me pursue impactful research with confidence and clarity.
Abaneh Ebangwese, BSN, RN, CCRN, PhD student