Nationally Ranked
The College of Nursing 2017 rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
The following are the 2017 rankings * 23rd in Masters Degrees * 6th in Nursing Informatics * 8th in Primary Care Pediatric NP * 21st in Doctor of Nursing PracticeGraduate Programs
Interested in an advanced degree in nursing?
Learn from some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders in education, management, practice and research. Most of our DNP faculty are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who are actively engaged in clinical practice.
Nursing Master's
- Outcome: Master's
- Learning Format: Partially Online, Partially On Campus
- Required for Entry: Nursing Bachelor's and Active RN License
Graduate Specialties
- Outcome: Master's
- Learning Format: Partially Online, Partially On Campus
- Required for Entry: Nursing Bachelor's and Active RN License
BS-DNP
- Outcome: Master's and DNP
- Learning Format: Partially Online, Partially On Campus
- Required for Entry: Nursing Bachelor's and Active RN License
DNP APRN
- Outcome: DNP
- Learning Format: Partially Online, Partially On Campus
- Required for Entry: Nursing (or related healthcare) master’s and active RN license
DNP-PHN
- Outcome: DNP with a public health focus for those already in public health
- Learning Format: Partially Online, practicum credit hours in public/community health settings
- Required for Entry: Master’s degree in public health nursing or community health nursing
Dual DNP/MPH
- Outcome: Master's and PhD
- Learning Format: Partially Online, Partially On Campus
- Required for Entry: Nursing (or related healthcare) master’s and active RN license
DNP Health System Leadership
- Outcome: DNP
- Learning Format: Partially Online, Partially On Campus
- Required for Entry: Nursing (or related healthcare) master’s and active RN license
DNP Veteran and Military Health Care Leadership
- Outcome: Master's and DNP
- Required for Entry: Nursing Bachelor's and Active RN License
- Learning Format: Partially Online, Partially On Campus
PhD
- Outcome: PhD
- Learning Format: Partially Online, Partially On Campus (one or two week intensive experience)
- Required for Entry: Nursing Master's
Post-Graduate Certificates
- Outcome: Post-Graduate Certificate
- Learning Format: Partially Online, Partially On Campus
- Required for Entry: Nursing Master's
BS-PhD
Program is ideal for nurses with a BS who have completed the GRE and want to pursue a PhD in nursing. Each program plan is individualized, please email CON.PhD@UCDenver.edu for details and admission requirements.
Accreditations & Memberships
The University of Colorado is recognized by all major accrediting agencies and is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The College of Nursing is accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.Memberships
The College of Nursing maintains the following memberships:
American Academy of Nursing, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, American Nurses Association, Colorado Nurses Association, National Student Nurses Association, National League for Nursing and Sigma Theta Tau International. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.