Three Paths to a PhD

Prepare to lead in nursing research and education with a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing from Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston. Nurses interested in scientific discovery and improving the lives of patients and families have three entry options to our PhD program – BSN to PhD, post-master’s entry, or DNP to PhD.

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So many choices! Nursing offers many and diverse educational options and career opportunities. Whether you are a high-school student considering the nursing profession or an experienced nurse looking to expand your horizons, Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston can help you achieve excellence.

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News

Cancer care from the bench to the bedside

Alumna Terri S. Armstrong, PhD, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, delivers the 2025 Jane and Robert Cizik Lecture.

DNP program ranked No. 1 in Texas

Cizik School of Nursing leads the state in BSN and DNP education as well as funding to nursing schools from the National Institutes of Health.

ELNEC conference reaches global audience

Leading experts speak at the “Caring at the Crossroads: End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) Training” conference.

Fellowship inductions for Coviello, Hernandez

Associate Dean for Faculty Development Jessica S. Coviello becomes fellow of American College of Cardiology; Associate Professor Daphne Hernandez inducted as a fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine.