The Online PhD Program option is designed to deliver the same quality educational experience as Mizzou’s on-campus programs and includes opportunities for close interaction with mentors and peers both remotely and during required on campus visits. Our Online PhD option has students enrolled from numerous states across the country. Mizzou is a leader in the number of online program offerings. Moreover, Mizzou is ranked 25th for best online bachelor’s programs in the nation (US News & World Report 2025) and Sinclair School of Nursing is currently ranked 10th in online PhD programs in nursing (CollegeRank).
- PhD coursework is accessed online over the web using the Canvas learning management system
- Our courses are offered online but have synchronous components to them to facilitate interactive instruction, support different learning styles and create a strong community of scholars.
- Sinclair School of Nursing PhD courses will have synchronous chats on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays during the afternoon or evening hours. Online courses offered by other programs or departments may have chats on different days or times.
- June On Campus Orientation Intensive (3 days) is required the first summer of enrollment.
- April On Campus Intensives (4 days) are required every spring until coursework is completed and the Comprehensive Examination is passed.
- On campus experiences provide an opportunity for close collaboration with your academic advisor, dissertation committee and other members of the campus community.
- Other opportunities for online student-to-student and student-to-faculty interaction include the Collaborative Health Researchers Interdisciplinary Seminar (CHRIS) series, Mizzou Nursing Dissertation Defenses and the School of Nursing Dean’s Town Hall. To facilitate connections between and among students and faculty, we utilize a variety of technologies including Zoom videoconferencing, Microsoft Teams, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
- International students who need to study from their home country are welcome to apply to the online option. International online students are also required to attend all On Campus Intensives.