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Academic Programs

Empowering excellence

Our top-ranked programs integrate scientific rigor with innovation, preparing you to think critically, lead with purpose, and drive meaningful change in healthcare. Through evidence-based learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship from expert faculty, gain the confidence and expertise to advance practice, improve outcomes, and shape the future of nursing.

Accelerated Nursing Programs

Prepare for a rewarding nursing career through prelicensure programs designed for bachelor’s-prepared students.

RN to BS Programs

Advance your education and earn your bachelor’s or master’s degree through programs designed for associate’s or diploma-prepared nurses.

Master's Degree Programs

Prepare to become a nurse practitioner, nurse or healthcare leader, or nurse educator with specialized master's-level training.

Advanced Certificate Programs

Expand your expertise and specialize in a new area of practice with a post-master's advanced certificate program.

Doctoral Programs

Make your impact on the future of healthcare by practicing at the highest level of nursing with a DNP, or advancing nursing science with a PhD in Nursing & Health Science.

Center for Lifelong Learning

Advance your nursing career through additional programs and courses designed to support your continued learning.

The UR Nursing experience

EXPLORE

Why UR Nursing?

Our students hail from across the globe to pursue nursing education at the University of Rochester. Many students balance full-time jobs and families while learning new ways of thinking and practicing. They are dedicated to improving the lives of patients at the bedside, in the classroom, or in the lab. So, what does it take to be a University of Rochester nurse?

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LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Advancing health for all

As an institution located in a region shaped by historic champions of equality, the University of Rochester School of Nursing aspires to be a place where everyone feels safe and supported. Join us as we shape a brighter future for all through our common commitment to improve healthcare.

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INNOVATION

A community of discovery

We redefine and transform nursing education as an Apple Distinguished School. Our students have access to active and experiential learning opportunities, collaborative tools, and educational technology proven to prepare them for success in their programs and careers.

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