Doctoral Programs
One of the top nursing schools in the nation, the University of Rochester's DNP and PhD programs prepare students to address healthcare’s biggest challenges.
What sets us apart?
1979
PhD program launched
A rich history of doctoral nursing education, with one of the longest-established PhD programs in the country.
#1
Nursing school
Ranked #1 in Upstate New York, according to U.S. News and World Report.
#1
Regional leader
The only academic health system in the region, advancing cutting-edge care, education, and research.
91%
Actively practicing faculty
Expert faculty who maintain an active practice in clinical settings across the region as leaders in their fields.
Practice at the highest level of nursing
DNP Program
- Top 3 DNP program in New York State
- Flexible part-time, hybrid-online format
- Nationally-recognized faculty advisors and practice mentors
Prepare for high-acuity practice as a nurse anesthetist
DNP Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) Program
- Full-time nurse anesthesia program leading to DNP preparation
- 2,000+ clinicial hours, ensuring clinical competence across a full scope of anesthesia practice and acute care delivery in diverse practice settings
- Prepare to sit for nurse anesthesia National Certification Exam through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
Advance nursing science with a PhD
PHD Program
- Mentored research and interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities
- Research focused on five key areas impacting health outcomes
- Post-MS and Post-BS pathways, with full-time and part-time study options available
“I didn't think that we were involved in great change ... but then change became the name of the game.”
“I didn't think that we were involved in great change ... but then change became the name of the game.”
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