PhD in Nursing Practice (PhD)

The application deadline for the Oct 2026 intake is Sep 28, 2026, and tuition is $26,676 total tuition for in-state residents including fees. Total cost for out-of-state residents with fees is $37,800..

This 100% online Doctor of Nursing Practice program is delivered in 7-week courses over a duration of as few as 24 months. Students complete 36 credit hours and 330 clinical hours while engaging in coursework focused on leadership, policy, evidence-based practice, and healthcare systems. The program emphasizes practical application through a capstone project that addresses real-world challenges in nursing and healthcare delivery. Faculty are practicing healthcare professionals who provide guidance throughout the program.

Focus areas include Transformational Leadership, Health Policy and Healthcare Economics, Evidence-Based Practice, Complex Health Care Systems, Nursing Informatics, Professional Nursing Education.

The program requires 36 credit hours of coursework and 330 clinical hours. Students complete core courses, a scholarly project design seminar, and an evaluation seminar that culminates in a final project defense.

Graduates pursue roles as nursing faculty, healthcare policy specialists, nursing directors, and chief nursing officers in clinical, academic, and administrative settings.

Applicants must hold a Master of Science in Nursing from a CCNE-, ACEN-, or CNEA-accredited program, have an active RN license, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.50, and provide two letters of recommendation, a statement of intent, a writing sample, and a current resume. A minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience is required.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. 100% online, full-time, with 7-week courses and a typical duration of 24 months. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 89% of applicants.

Millersville University’s campus experience is built around connection, learning and participation. Residence halls offer suite-style rooms, shared spaces and living-learning communities that bring students together around academic and social interests. Staff organize educational and social activities throughout the year, giving students opportunities to build relationships and learn outside the classroom. Students from different backgrounds and cultures contribute to an inclusive campus environment.

Academic life is supported by an environment focused on student learning and personal growth. Millersville’s EPPIIC values are exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity and compassion. Residence-hall communities connect students with peers who share their interests, while the wider campus offers clubs and organizations, athletics, dining and other activities. Campus facilities include an on-campus health center, a recreation center, internet access in residence halls, laundry facilities and snack and soda vending machines.

Students living on campus have access to the Millersville shuttle bus, which connects the campus with nearby shopping centers. Millersville students may also use MU Xpress and Route 16 at no charge during the fall and spring academic year with a student ID. Residence halls have electronic key-card entry, professional and student residential staff, and year-round university police coverage. These services and facilities give international students practical support while they adjust to campus life and build a community in Millersville, Pennsylvania.