Graduate 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.

Master's Degree (MS)

MS

  • Outcome: MS
  • Learning Format: Partially online, partially on campus
  • Required for Entry: Nursing Bachelor's and Active RN License

Graduate (MS / DNP / PGC) Specialities

Graduate Specialties

  • Outcome: MS
  • Learning Format: Partially online, partially on campus
  • Required for Entry: Nursing Bachelor's and Active RN License

BS-DNP Program

BS-DNP

  • Outcome: MS and DNP
  • Learning Format: Partially online, partially on campus
  • Required for Entry: Nursing Bachelor's and Active RN License

DNP-APRN

DNP APRN

  • Outcome: DNP
  • Learning Format: Partially online, partially on campus
  • Required for Entry: Nursing (or related healthcare) MS and active RN license

DNP Health System Leadership

DNP Health System Leadership

  • Outcome: DNP
  • Learning Format: Partially online, partially on campus
  • Required for Entry: Nursing (or related healthcare) MS and active RN license

Dual DNP/MPH Program

Dual DNP/MPH

  • Outcome: MPH and DNP
  • Learning Format: Partially online, partially on campus
  • Required for Entry: Nursing (or related healthcare) MS and active RN license

DNP-PHN Program

DNP-PHN (Public Health Nursing)

  • 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: MS degree in public health nursing or community health nursing

Veteran and Military Health Care (VMHC)

DNP Veteran and Military Health Care Leadership

  • Outcome: MS and DNP
  • Required for Entry: Nursing Bachelor's and Active RN License
  • Learning Format: Partially online, partially on campus

PhD in Nursing

PhD

  • Outcome: PhD
  • Learning Format: Partially online, partially on campus (one or two week intensive experience)
  • Required for Entry: Nursing MS

Post-Graduate Certificate (PGC) Programs

Post-Graduate Certificates

  • Outcome: Post-Graduate Certificate
  • Learning Format: Partially online, partially on campus
  • Required for Entry: Nursing MS

BS-PhD Program

BS-PhD

The 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.

Nationally Ranked

The College of Nursing 2023 rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

The following are the 2023 rankings * 10th in Nursing (MS) Online * 10th in DNP Adult-Gerontology Acute Care * 28th in Nursing (MS) * 33rd in Doctor of Nursing Practice

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.
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