Nursing
| Code | 916 |
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| School | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
| Department | Department of Nursing |
| Degree | Ph.D. |
| Apply | Apply |
Program Description:
A Doctor of Philosophy is the highest degree awarded in nursing by universities in many countries. Doctoral programs in nursing prepare the student for work in nursing education, health care administration, clinical research, or advanced clinical practice. PhD is a unique degree in that it is not focused on acquiring more knowledge. Doing a PhD is oriented around research. Most PhD programs have three components. Some course work to provide the breadth of knowledge, some methods to develop the depth of knowledge in the chosen area of study, and a thesis that provides the experience of working on research problems.
Definition:
PhD nursing is the highest level of nursing education. Graduates of this program can work as faculty members in universities and educational/research centers.
Objectives:
The main objective of this program are as follow;
- Train professional education instructors and researchers
- Provide human resources required by national universities
- Achieve professional self-sufficiency
General Competencies
Communication skills, interviewing, reporting, critical thinking, professionalism, and as well as:
- Concept and theories in nursing
- Evidence based practice
- Research methodology in nursing
- Statistics for nursing research
Specific Competencies and Skills (Special Qualifications)
Educational, Research, Advisory, Treatment, Caring, Prevention
Admission Requirements
General Requirement: To apply for this program, you will need to fulfill a number of requirements, which can be found in the Graduate Admission Requirements.
Specific Requiremetns: Holding a Master degree (MSc) in nursing received in Iran or abroad
The eligible candidate should have successfully completed an approved related Degree program and should be proficient in English or Persian.
Admission Deadline
Tehran University of Medical Sciences has a rolling application system and reviews student applications all year round.
However, the deadline for the September intake is June 31.
Education Fees and Yearly Expenses
For complete and comprehensive information about fees and expenses, please refer to the Education Fees and Yearly Expenses section.
Duration: 4 years
Courses and number of credits:
Prerequisite courses: 6 credits
Special Courses: 19 credits
Thesis: 20 credits
Total: 45 credits
Program Curriculum
For access to overall structure of the course Click Here.
Contact Information:
In case of any inquiries, you can contact the Office of Vice-Dean for International Affairs at TUMS School of Nursing and Midwifery through the following:
Contact Person: Dr. Khaterh Seylani
Tel.: (+9821) 6105 4120
E-mail: kh-seylani@sina.tums.ac.ir
Website: www.fnm.tums.ac.ir
Address: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Nosrat St., Tohid Sq., Tehran, Iran
To contact the Office of International Admissions, please use the following information:
Tel.: (+98 21) 8890 2090-93, Ext.: 169
E-mail: admission@tums.ac.ir
Address: No. 21, Dameshgh St., Vali-e Asr Ave., Tehran 1416753955, Iran
Apply Now!
In case you are ready to apply, please refer to TUMS Online Application Form below.
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