• • Application to the Graduate School of the University, which includes transcripts of all prior academic work.
  • A degree in nursing.
  • A master's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Eligibility for a Connecticut RN license.
  • A cumulative master's grade point average of 3.25 or higher.
  • A "B" or better in graduate-level statistics.
  • A "B" or better in a graduate-level health policy course, or documented comparable experience.
  • If English is not your native language, TOEFL scores of 79 or greater cumulative and a minimum of 22 in speaking, 6.5 or higher on the IELTS test, 53 or higher on the PTE test, or a 100 or greater on the Duolingo test.
  • Submission of 3 recommendation letters. The School of Nursing PhD Admissions committee prefers that all 3 references be academic; however, at least 2 of the 3 references must be academic. Academic references, written by current or former professors, focus on the applicant’s academic ability, areas of strength, and suitability for the rigor of a PhD program of study. At least 1 of these academic references must be written by a professor at the school the applicant last attended.
  • An essay describing what the candidate is interested in studying during their Ph.D. course of study and with whom this particular area of study fits, given the expertise of our research faculty (Graduate Faculty Directory) at UConn School of Nursing (300 words or less). Explain how past and ongoing research contributed to the applicant’s interest and how UConn will help advance their research and career goals (300 words or less). Explain how the applicant will contribute to diverse perspectives at UConn (300 words or less).
  • An example of scholarly writing. This can be a scholarly paper or published work.
  • Virtual attendance at an all-day meeting and interview in January 2026 (date to be determined).

Begin your Application

• • Application to The Graduate School of the University, which includes transcripts of all prior academic work.
  • Eligibility for a Connecticut RN license.
  • A cumulative undergraduate minimum GPA of 3.25.
  • Submission of 3 recommendation letters. The School of Nursing PhD Admissions committee prefers that all 3 references be academic; however, at least 2 of the 3 references must be academic. Academic references, written by current or former professors, focus on the applicant’s academic ability, areas of strength, and suitability for the rigor of a PhD program of study. At least 1 of these academic references must be written by a professor at the school the applicant last attended.
  • An essay describing what the candidate is interested in studying during their Ph.D. course of study and with whom this particular area of study fits, given the expertise of our research faculty (Graduate Faculty Directory) at UConn School of Nursing (300 words or less). Explain how past and ongoing research contributed to the applicant’s interest and how UConn will help advance their research and career goals (300 words or less). Explain how the applicant will contribute to diverse perspectives at UConn (300 words or less).
  • An example of scholarly writing. This can be a scholarly paper or published work.
  • Virtual attendance at an all-day meeting and interview in January 2026 (date to be determined).

Begin your Application