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University of Pittsburgh
Overview
University of Pittsburgh / School of Nursing is located in Pittsburgh, PA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | ||
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 65 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 52 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 3 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE or MAT Comp Exam Required Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
284
Applied
116
Accepted
102
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | May 1st | February 15th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE or MAT | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | BSN, RN license, relevant nursing experience, 3 letters of recommendation, resume, course work in statistics | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | BSN, RN license, course work in statistics, resume, 3 letters of recommendation |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
324
Total Graduate Students
38%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
61%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0.31% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| White or Caucasian | 81% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.31% |
| Asian | 8.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 0.93% |
Gender
Male (19%)
Female (80%)
Faculty
50
Total faculty
Full-time - 43
Part-time - 7
Male (9)
Female (41)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Behavioral management of chronic disorders, patient management in critical care, consumer informatics, genetic applications (molecular genetics and psychosocial implications), technology for nurses and patients to improve care |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 4,734,734 |
Location & Contact
Address
3500 Victoria Street
Victoria Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
United States
Victoria Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
United States
Contact
Dr. Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob
Dean/Professor
Email: dunbar@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-624-7838
Fax: 412-624-2401
Dean/Professor
Email: dunbar@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-624-7838
Fax: 412-624-2401