PhD in International Nursing PhD Program

National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, situated in northern Taiwan, offers an International Nursing PhD Program for students pursuing independent research careers within the nursing discipline. Doctoral study in nursing focuses on generating new knowledge about patient care, health outcomes, and the nursing profession itself, and research in this field can span areas such as clinical nursing practice, health systems and policy, nursing education, or community and public health nursing, depending on a student's specific interests. Doctoral candidates in nursing typically design and conduct original research studies, which may involve quantitative methods such as clinical trials and surveys, qualitative methods examining patient or provider experiences, or a combination of both, culminating in a dissertation that contributes new findings to nursing science. Training at this level generally includes advanced coursework in research methodology and statistics, alongside seminars examining nursing theory and current issues in health research. Doctoral students often work closely with a faculty advisor throughout their research and may also gain experience through teaching or mentoring less advanced nursing students. Applicants to this type of program typically hold a master's degree in nursing or a closely related health field, along with relevant clinical or research experience. Graduates with a doctorate in nursing pursue careers as faculty members at universities, training future nurses and conducting independent research programs, as well as research roles within hospitals, health systems, and public health organizations. Others move into senior clinical leadership positions or health policy roles that draw on their research expertise to shape nursing practice and healthcare delivery more broadly. The program is conducted in English, supporting international doctoral candidates in northern Taiwan.