The PhD in Nursing at Niigata University is offered as part of the Doctoral Degree Program in Health Science, housed within the newly‑established Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (which integrates the former medical, dental, and health science graduate programmes from April 2026). This doctoral programme is a research‑oriented, advanced degree designed for students who have completed a relevant master’s degree and wish to pursue independent, high‑level research in nursing science and practice. The curriculum combines advanced theoretical foundations, research methodology, and specialised nursing scholarship to cultivate leaders in nursing research, education, clinical innovation, and healthcare policy. Students work under faculty supervision to develop and conduct original research addressing key issues in nursing — such as patient care systems, health promotion, community and clinical nursing practice, and interdisciplinary approaches to complex health challenges — and are required to complete and successfully defend a doctoral dissertation that contributes new knowledge to the discipline. As part of the Doctoral Degree Programmes at Niigata University, the Nursing programme emphasizes academic rigor, interdisciplinary collaboration across health fields, and preparation for senior roles in both academic and professional nursing arenas.

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.