1. CV
   • CV should include education, licensures, certifications, work experience, honors and awards, and any publications or presentations on which you were author or coauthor.
2. Personal Statement
   • ​In one-to-three double-spaced pages, discuss your reasons for seeking doctoral study, short- and long-term academic and career goals, and your area of research interest. Provide a self-evaluation of your motivation, initiative, and the potential for independent learning; include an example of leadership experience where initiative and self-motivation were important to success.
3. Writing Sample
   • ​Provide an example of scholarly written work that demonstrates excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and logically.
4. Assistantship Application (optional - you may upload a blank document, if you do not intend to apply for assistance)
5. Current, unencumbered RN licensure in Kentucky is required for applicants to the post-BSN Option to the PhD program in nursing, prior to first clinical course.
6. GRE
   • The Graduate Records Exam (GRE) is not required for admission, but highly recommended; GRE scores are used for competitive funding opportunities, particularly from the UK Graduate School.
7. ​Three letters of recommendation

Applicants must meet the Graduate School admission requirements.

Application Deadlines

Spring: October 15 - Applicants will be considered after this deadline on a space available basis.

Fall: February 15 - Applicants will be considered after this deadline on a space available basis.