PhD in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing (PhD)

Millikin University is marking 125 years of being Forever Blue while continuing to build its academic and professional focus. Performance Learning gives students opportunities to apply classroom skills through internships, research, global opportunities and other practical experiences. The university connects this approach with the career success of its alumni, making professional preparation part of the student experience.

Academic choices span more than 50 programs and areas including art and design, business, health and medicine, law, policy and politics, music, science and math, teaching, technology, research and sports and recreation. Students can also explore performing arts, culture and history, human behavior, and reading and writing. Millikin’s average class size is 16, with a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The university states that all students receive scholarships.

The campus is at 1184 W. Main St. in Decatur, Illinois. Prospective students can learn about admission criteria, deadlines, financial aid and scholarship options through the admission process. Campus life includes athletics, performing arts, Greek life and student organizations. International students should also consider the university’s global opportunities and the range of academic areas available when planning their studies. Campus visits and a virtual tour provide ways to understand the setting, meet faculty and students, and explore how students participate in university life.

Students study family theory, intervention, primary care, nursing practice, health policy, pediatric care, gerontological care, assessment, pharmacotherapeutics, techniques, and pathopsychology.

Graduates provide independent general care for families and individuals. They apply nursing practice in family primary care and related health care settings.

For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 54% of applicants.