South Carolina’s Ph.D. program is designed to be financially and logistically accessible
for you. As a Ph.D. student, you will receive full funding of tuition for the first
36 credit hours of pre-dissertation coursework, and the executive-style program format
offers you flexibility to work while you advance your studies.
South Carolina’s small class sizes create opportunities for you to form deep relationships
with faculty mentors and program peers, accelerating your growth as a nursing researcher.
Working closely with advisers and faculty who are actively engaged in funded research,
you’ll develop an individualized program of study that allows you to pursue your passion,
generate your own grant-funded projects and make an impact in health care.
By pursuing your Ph.D. at South Carolina, a comprehensive R1 institution, you’ll have
access to collaborate with the College of Nursing’s clinical and research faculty
as well experts across campus, including faculty at the College of Engineering, Arnold
School of Public Health and more.
In addition, you may also earn a Certificate of Graduate Study during your Ph.D. studies,
further advancing your career and marketability.
All application materials (except official transcripts) will be submitted via the
College of Nursing's graduate application portal.
Official transcripts must be sent to
The Graduate School. Review the
degree requirements before you apply.
The Ph.D. program accepts students for fall entry.
Admission cycle for fall entry:
- Application opens - October 1
- Early decision deadline - January 1
- Final decision deadline - March 1
You will receive full funding of tuition for the first 36 credit hours of pre-dissertation
coursework. The College of Nursing also offers scholarships, assistantships and other
financial aid options for Ph.D. students.
Ph.D. program costs depend on several factors. For estimated costs, view:
Graduate Programs Cost Estimates 2023-2024
The Office of Financial Aid provides the full breakdown of the estimated cost to attend. For additional tuition and fee information, visit the Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees website.