Prior completion of a 3-credit, graduate-level statistics course from an accredited four-year university with a grade of B- or better is required for admission to the MSN-PhD track. If you wish to take NURS-R 505 at IU Indianapolis, complete the Nursing Science PhD Prep application:

• Create account or login to existing one
• Enter “Nursing” into search bar, and filter by campus, selecting IU Indianapolis
• Select the application for program Nursing Science PhD Prep

There is a $70 fee associated with this application, but you can ask the Graduate Admissions Coordinator for a fee waiver coupon code.

Complete the online IU graduate and professional application.

The application for the 2025 PhD admission cycle will open on August 1, 2024. Applications are due by November 1, 2024.

• Create account or login to existing one
• Enter “Nursing” into search bar, and filter by campus, selecting IU Indianapolis
• Select the correct application for Nursing Science PhD, being careful to select either the in-person or online track as well as a Health Systems or Clinical Nursing Science focus
• Carefully read the Program Descriptions to see program start dates, application deadlines, and application materials required
• Upload all supplementary materials (resume/CV, proof of English proficiency, etc.) to your application

There is a $70 fee associated with this application.

Submit official transcripts from each university and college attended outside of the Indiana University system. For coursework completed at Indiana University (any campus), we will have access to your official transcript - you do not need to send one.

To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to the IU School of Nursing by the issuing institution or their agent. We cannot accept transcripts that are marked “Issued to Student.” The issuing institution can send transcripts electronically to nuadmit@iu.edu (preferred method) or by mail to: