323 PhD programmes in Nursing in North America

The College of Nursing’s doctoral program at the University of Manitoba promotes the development of outstanding scholars with emerging programs of research focused on health issues among diverse populations.

The University of Cincinnati Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) online program is meant for nurses with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) who want to continue their education and become leaders in the increasingly complex health care field.

An FNP is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who provides a broad range of family-focused health care services to patients of all ages, including infants, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We offer a Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner degree at the Florida State University.

The Florida State University College of Nursing, PHD program is a research-intensive doctoral program that prepares nurses for careers as nurse scientists to conduct research; contribute to disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge in nursing and healthcare; and disseminate research findings through scholarly publications and presentations. 

The MS-PhD in Nursing Accelerated program at the University of Rochester offers baccalaureate-prepared nurses the ability to earn a master’s in one of six nurse practitioner specialty areas or nursing education alongside a PhD in Nursing & Health science.

A research-focused terminal degree, the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham prepares nurse scientists to generate new knowledge that can be translated for improvements in clinical practice.

The Nursing  program at Wayne State University is driven by the understanding that nursing provides vital services that help individuals, families and communities achieve health.

The Nursing graduate program at McMaster University provides registered nurses with the opportunity to become clinical health science investigators in Nursing, contributing to the development and evaluation of health care interventions and programs.

​​​​​The Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program from The University of Arizona prepares nurses to work with adult patients aged 18 years and older suffering from serious illnesses or injuries.  

Choosing to specialize as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Maryville University gives you the opportunity to impact a child’s life from birth to young adulthood. 

At University of Washington, our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program offers a track in Nurse - Midwifery, which prepares nurses as primary care providers for women throughout the lifespan.

At University of Washington, our Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (PNP-AC) track within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program prepares you to focus on caring for children with acute, critical, and chronic illnesses and/or injuries.

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia programme offered by Emory University develops advanced expertise in anaesthesia practice, perioperative care, and clinical decision-making across diverse healthcare environments.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of Texas El Paso is designed for advanced practice registered nurses who want to take their nursing careers to the highest level.

The Ph.D. in Nursing (Online) at the Catholic University of America gives you the research skills to create, implement, and evaluate strategies to achieve optimal care for all.

The Nursing Practice - Pediatric Primary Care program at University of Utah provides primary care to children within a community setting acting as their primary care provider or skilled clinician in a specialty care setting. 

The Nursing Practice - Direct Care program at University of Utah furthers the student's focus on the leadership role.

New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing is home to one of the first PhD nursing programs in the nation. This Nursing Research and Theory Development is offered at the New York University.

Learn to treat the whole patient in an online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at Maryville University.

Our Nurse Anesthesia program at University at Buffalo prepares students for the challenges they'll face as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA).