• To develop analysis and critical thinking abilities which allow the development of new knowledge related to people, families and communities’ care; addressing topics associated with both, individual, families and communities’ characteristics, and health care systems and organizations issues.
• To integrate information from different scientific sources allowing them to do original and independent research which contributes towards the advance of research in nursing care.
• To disseminate knowledge derived from research, orally and written, to the scientific community and the general public.
• To train researchers who consider the application of ethical principles in the development of scientific research.

Graduates from the PhD in Nursing Science from Universidad Andres Bellopossess analytical and critical thinking abilities which allow them to deconstruct knowledge to develop new ideas; to create and carry out original and independent research in the areas of people care and health management, and to communicate the findings to the scientific community and general public.

The program includes a solid training in the research methodology focused on identifying, posing and solving problems related to healthcare, allowing their applicability on different areas such as  nursing care, community care (targeting people, families and different groups’ needs) or health system management; always considering the ethical aspects involved.

From their research and disciplinary training, graduates are capable to work autonomously as researchers at higher-education institutions, research centers and public or private organizations, contributing to scientific and technological development.

At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:

• Develop relevant knowledge feasible to be used in the area of nursing care of people and communities, addressing topics related to people’s care and health management.
• Effectively communicate results derived from research to the specialized and non-specialized audiences.
• Incorporate ethical foundations in the development of scientific research based on national and international guidelines.

The PhD in Nursing Science program is directed to national and/or foreign professionals who hold a professional title of either, Nurse or Obstetric Nurse, with a Bachelor’s Degree on Nursing and/or a Professional Title whose level and study content are equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree, and who are seeking to both, deepen their current knowledge and acquire tools of research in the area.

For applying, you must send the following documents:

• Photocopy of ID or Passport.
• Notarized (legalized) photocopy of Bachelor’s Degree or Professional Title and Academic Grades.
• Certification of grading for each undergraduate course.
• In case of foreign students, photocopies must be signed off by the Chilean Consul on their origin countries as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Chile.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Intention Letter: the applicant has to point out their motivation for entering the program, their personal strengths to finish the program successfully, the likeability to do the entire program and the projections they envisage once they obtain their PhD in Nursing Science degree.
• Two recommendation letters (download format): At least one of these letters must be sent in by a professional with a PhD level and wide experience in research.
• Research proposal (download form): Relevance and rationale of the proposed topic, potential contribution to both, the nursing discipline and people’s health; and the correspondence with the program’s lines of research will be evaluated.
• Certificate of English proficiency: although this is not a requirement for applying, English certification of B1 level or higher will add points to the application.
• Application form (download form example).
• Declaration (download form).

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Application process will be online. Documents must be sent to the e-mail address below. 

All documents must be sent to the Program Director’s email address, with the title “PhD in Nursing Science Application: Applicant Name». Once the documents are received and the applicant complies with the established bases, an interview with the program’s selection committee will be scheduled. The documents and the interview will be evaluated according to stated guidelines.

Alejandra Araya
Program Director
alejandra.araya.g@unab.cl