388 PhD programmes in Nursing

Become a next-generation nursing leader and a catalyst for positive change in your organization and community with this Nursing Practice program at Walden University.

For students who have completed their BSN, Thomas Jefferson University offers a track that leads to a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification .

Earn a Nursing Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at George Washington University to advance the theoretical foundation of healthcare delivery and nursing practice. 

The DNP: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner option at George Washington University prepares graduates to function as doctorally prepared nurses at the highest level of clinical practice, to translate knowledge into practice, to apply policy, as well as design, implement and evaluate innovations to improve health care systems and patient centered outcomes. 

Embark on a compassionate and impactful academic journey at Northeastern University's Nursing Doctoral Program.

The Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner DNP online program at the University of Cincinnati prepares students at the highest level of nursing practice to manage patients from birth to 21 years old with complex acute and chronic health conditions.

This Nursing (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield offers postgraduate researchers the opportunity to engage in high-impact, practice-focused research that directly improves patient care, health systems, and workforce development locally, nationally, and globally. 

The Nursing Science course at Thammasat University engages the Faculty of Nursing at Thammasat University in an interactive relationship with top-ranking universities. 

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of South Florida prepares nurses with the highest level of scientific knowledge and practice expertise to ensure quality of care and positive patient outcomes.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at University of Kansas provides sophisticated, cutting- edge experiences, allowing nurses to actively engage in the complex, dynamic and demanding health care field.

Advance your impact in healthcare with the Orvis School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Designed for nurses ready to lead in clinical practice, healthcare systems, and policy, the DNP program offers both BSN and MSN-prepared nurses a clear path to expand their roles, deepen their expertise, and drive transformative change in healthcare.

The Nursing Practice - Systems Leadership and Innovation program at University of Wisconsin Madison is available for nurses with a baccalaureate degree in nursing (post-B.S. option) and nurses with a master’s degree in nursing practice (post-M.S. option).

Our Nursing Studies research at University of Nottingham has a truly international outlook and wide-ranging impacts on society, the economy, health and welfare, culture, public policy and the environment.

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 Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Central Florida prepares nurses at the highest level of practice for the current health care environment based on a strong scientific foundation for practice; flexibility and emphasis on evidence-based practice, leadership, and organizational analysis; and analysis of the DNP project.

This Advanced Nursing Practice (Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) program at Arizona State University prepares graduates to provide holistic, client-centered primary care to adolescents, adults and geriatric patients in a variety of settings.

Are you motivated, organized and ready to earn an advanced nursing degree? The accredited Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at Missouri State University gives you what you need.

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 aim of the Nursing Sciences program at the University of Lausanne is to develop scholars, who are able to build a program of research that advances nursing knowledge and contributes to the health of individuals, families, and communities. 

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.