Admission Criteria for the BSN to PhD Program

• A GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Completion of the University Application for the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Program
• One official transcript from each college or university attended
• Three professional recommendations (including two from nurses with doctoral degrees)
• An example of scholarly writing (thesis, article, paper)
• Basic computer literacy
• Resume
• Interview
• The GRE general test is recommended but not required
• International applicants must meet additional requirements for admission http://www.sandiego.edu/admissions/graduate/international.php

*Current RN licensure before being awarded the PhD degree.

The priority application deadline is March 1 for Fall Entrance. All materials must be received by the priority deadline to receive priority consideration.