Major: Nursing
Christin E. Lynn College of Nursing
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Research Areas: Healthy Aging, Health Equity, Holistic Nursing, and Transforming
Healthcare Environments.
Important information about applying to Graduate School:
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Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
transcripts, please visit our website: fau.edu/graduate/apply - Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
- Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
- Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
- Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
Admission Requirements
Domestic Students
• Graduate GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Two letters of recommendation from academic and professional references one of whom is from a masters program and holds a doctorate
• Writing Sample
• Applicant’s goals for the Ph.D. program
• CV
• Interview
• Evidence of grade of “B” or better in graduate level statistics course
• Satisfactory background check prior to first course
International Students
• Graduate GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Two letters of recommendation from academic and professional references one of whom is from a masters program and holds a doctorate
• Writing Sample
• Applicant’s goals for the Ph.D. program
• CV
• Interview
• Evidence of grade of “B” or better in graduate level statistics course
• Satisfactory background check prior to first course
• A course-by-course evaluation with GPA calculation of international transcripts is required; FAU will evaluate transcripts internally or must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79, IELTS band score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110
Contact/Information
Gerardo Guzman, Ph.D. Program Advisor
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Building NU-84, Room 121
Boca Raton Campus Map
(T) 561.297.2757
(E) gguzman3@health.fau.edu
(W) nursing.fau.edu
Application Deadlines
Domestic Students
Fall: March 15
No Spring or Summer acceptance
International Students
Fall: March 15
No Spring or Summer acceptance