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UofL Graduate Office Requirements

Office of Graduate Admissions
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292

PhD applicants must submit the following to the University of Louisville Graduate Admissions:

  1. Completed UofL Graduate School Application (on-line submission preferred).

    If you choose to submit a hard copy, please use the following academic plan codes: NURSPHDMSN  - for students who have completed Masters of Nursing degrees NURSPHDBSN - for students who have completed only Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degrees. For questions, call (502) 852-3849.

  2. Transcripts

    • BSN applicants: Official transcripts representing all college coursework with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Must verify completion of an accredited baccalaureate program in nursing.
    • MSN applicants: Official transcripts representing all college course work with a cumulative grade point average of at least  3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Must verify completion of an accredited masters program in nursing.

  3. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores

    Successful candidates generally have a combined Verbal and Quantitative score of 1100 or higher and an Analytical score of 4.0 or higher.

  4. TOEFL Examination

    Foreign student applicants must review the Graduate Catalog TOEFL requirement guidelines. TOEFL scores required in the School of Nursing are: Computer-based test minimum score of 220; Written Essay score of 4.0. Paper-based test minimum score of 560; Written Essay score of 4.0

  5. Letters of Reference

    Submit at least three recommendation forms from individuals who can speak of academic and/or professional capabilities and potential. References should be chosen from among: former faculty, current or immediate past employer, or other nursing/health professional. Each person providing a reference for you must complete the UofL Graduate School recommendation form.  At least two references should be from nurses. Recommendation forms must have been completed within the last year.

School of Nursing Requirements

Office of Student Services
School of Nursing
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292

PhD applicants must submit the following to the School of Nursing:

  1. UofL School of Nursing PhD Applicant Data Sheet. As part of this on-line form, you will upload: A current curriculum vitae or resume, professional goal statement and a sample of scholarly or professional writing completed within the past five years. You will also list a valid registered nurse licensure number.
  2. Personal interview with School of Nursing faculty.
  3. Submit a Certified Background Check. Please complete the background check through this link. The school code is NX 53. You will not send this information to the School of Nursing, as it is handled through the outside agency.                                            
  • Please note that all nursing students are required to have background checks. As a result, the Kentucky Board of Nursing requires nursing students to  report all misdemeanors and felonies to them. After carefully reading the guidelines on the Kentucky Board of Nursing website, you may contact Associate Dean Dr. Rosalie Mainous at 502-852-8387 should you have any questions.
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