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Ph.D. in Nursing Science - Women's Health & Health Disparities

Elite doctoral research program training nurse scientists at TWU's Houston Medical Center and Dallas campuses, investigating maternal health inequities, oncology nursing interventions, and chronic illness management.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master's degree in nursing (MSN) with 3.3+ GPA; unencumbered active RN license
English language proficiency: TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): GRE optional
Thesis / Research statement: Program of research statement and writing sample
Recommendation letters: Three doctoral-prepared references

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full graduate assistantships with tuition coverage plus $26,000 annual research stipend
Application fee: $50
Tuition / joining costs: Covered by assistantship

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Texas Woman's University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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