Admissions Criteria for Ph.D. Nursing
The School of Nursing at Molloy College employs a "whole person" philosophy to evaluate candidates for admission to the doctoral program. A multifaceted assessment of the applicant’s potential for success includes the following:
- A baccalaureate degree in nursing and/or a master's degrees in nursing (or equivalent) from accredited programs.
- Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale from applicant’s master's program.
- Complete official transcripts from all college programs and courses.
- Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the United States and eligible for New York State licensure.
- A written statement of career goals and proposed area of research.
- Three letters of reference from professionals in the field that speak to the potential of the applicant as a scholar, to include at least one from a former faculty and at least one from a recent employer.
- A current curriculum vitae (professional résumé.)
- A copy of a recent scholarly paper, research report, or publication.
- An interview with the Associate Dean and Director of the Doctoral Program and faculty of the Doctoral Program with concurrent completion of an on-site brief writing sample evaluated by a designated Ph.D. admission committee.
Additional informaiton: Ph.D. Program Information