OpenFieldPh.D. in Nursing and Health Policy (Robert and Donna Manning College of Nursing at UMass Boston)
University of Massachusetts Office of the President · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Doctoral program focusing on urban health disparities, social determinants of cardiovascular health, maternal mortality reduction, and state healthcare policy.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Health Equity Doctoral Assistantship: $28,000 annual stipend plus tuition waiver
- Tuition Rate
- $0
- Application Fee
- $75
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- 3.3+ master's degree GPA in nursing or related public health field
- English Language
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 90
- Standardized Exam
- Not required
- Application Materials
- Transcripts, scientific writing sample, 1,000-word statement of policy research
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of academic recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Massachusetts Office of the President's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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