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Why a PhD from UK?
  • Well established, highly ranked program with experienced faculty to mentor students
  • The college's Graduate Program is tied at 21st among graduate schools of nursing according to U.S. News & World Report in its 2012 edition of America's Best Graduate Schools, placing it in the top seven percent of programs in the nation. 
  • Opportunities to participate in faculty programs of research including psychosocial and biobehavioral interventions for prevention and treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, management of critically ill patients, promoting self-management of chronic illnesses, domestic and workplace violence, tobacco policy and smoking cessation, occupational health and safety, health disparities, health risks in pregnant women, pediatric asthma and more
  • Nursing courses offered one day a week on Wednesdays at UK. Non-nursing courses can be taken at other universities.
  • Manuscript-style dissertation option that helps students complete the program quicker and get published.
  • BSN-PhD entry option for faster degree completion.
  • The PhD Program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Interested in working within a specific area of research? Check out our YouTube channel for videos with information on:

Graduate Programs at UK College of Nursing (video transcript)

Clean Air Group (tobacco and radon) (video transcript)

Occupational Safety (video transcript)

RICH Heart Program (video transcript)

Watch for more videos in 2012.