• The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at Columbia University is a 4-year program.
  • The School of Nursing Ph.D program is a full-time, research-intensive curriculum that prepares nurses for careers as nurse scientists who will conduct research across a broad range of populations and health conditions. 
  • The Ph.D courses are offered in three major areas:
    • Theoretical foundations of nursing science
    • Analytical foundations of nursing science
    • Electives and application
  • The program provides a strong foundation in nursing science and research methods, enabling graduates to conduct evidence-based research independently and as part of interdisciplinary teams.
  • Students are mentored by faculty advisors as they move toward independent investigations. 
  • Columbia University offers Financial aid for students who pursue a doctorate.
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
  • The acceptance rate of Columbia University is 5.8%.
  • Columbia University is ranked #19 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.