Master your craft
Graduate Education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
“ Without good and careful nursing many must suffer greatly and probably perish that might have been restored to health and comfort, and become useful to themselves, their families, and the public for many years after.” —Benjamin Franklin
Advance your knowledge. Advance your practice. Advance your career. Inquisitive minds. Adventurous scholars. Innovative thinkers. Global leaders. Students who choose to pursue a graduate degree at Penn Nursing are looking for a highly challenging academic environment. Our rigorous and comprehensive master’s and doctoral programs give our students the opportunity to delve deeper into specific areas of study, broaden the scope of their knowledge, and distinguish themselves as experts in the field of nursing.
An Academic Attraction The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing is consistently ranked as one of the top nursing schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report. All of our nursing master’s specialties eligible for rankings landed in the top nationally, a testament to the quality of our programs and the dedication of our faculty. Students from all areas of the globe come to the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia to experience the premier level of Ivy League nursing education. They are drawn to Penn by the experience and expertise of our faculty, who are some of the world’s leading minds in nursing research and practice. They work to advance their knowledge in order to create real, measurable change in nursing practice both in America and in global populations abroad. They are energized by a thriving city, an urban setting that offers welcome recreation, fine dining, and abounding academic and cultural resources. As a graduate student at Penn Nursing, you are a part of a dynamic university that offers countless opportunities. You have access to the entire university—its libraries and schools, its numerous clinical, science, and research centers. Our students also have access to some of the premier medical institutions in the country, including The Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
A World-Renowned Faculty The faculty at Penn Nursing are some of the field’s most creative thinkers, representing leaders in nursing research, education, and clinical practice. Penn Nursing’s world-renowned investigators collectively rank near the top of all schools of nursing receiving federal funding. Our students have the opportunity to contribute to research that impacts public policy and practice on a global scale. Our influential faculty is consistently published in a wide range of high-impact, interdisciplinary journals.
Penn Nursing is recognized worldwide for excellence in education, research, and practice. We offer 15 different areas of focus for aspiring Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Practice Specialist, and those pursuing advanced study in Nursing Administration. Our students can also choose to pursue unique combined degrees. Many of our MSN programs are ranked number one in the country, including the Pediatric and Adult Nurse Practitioner programs and the Clinical Nurse Specialist program. Students also augment their curriculum with a minor in Adult Oncology, Behavioral Health, Forensics, Global Nursing, Informatics, Integrated Care of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nursing Administration, Palliative Care, Quality Improvement and Safety, and Women’s Health. They seek flexibility in their study, and the ability to significantly enhance their capabilities in collaboration with the Wharton School of Business and the Master of Public Health Program.
Master’s/Post-Master’s Level Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Programs*
Advanced Practice Specialist Programs
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist
Family Nurse Practitioner Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthesia Program Nurse-Midwifery Program Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Administration
Women’s Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
Health Leadership
*Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Approved
Nursing and Healthcare Administration
The Doctoral Program: A Community of Scholars. The mission of the PhD Program in Nursing is to prepare nurse scientists for successful careers in research-intensive environments.
To earn a PhD from Penn Nursing is to embark on one of the most rigorous and rewarding academic experiences. Our doctoral program prepares students to think creatively and proactively. Through our stateof-the-science curriculum, Penn Nursing doctoral students are thoroughly prepared to create, test, and implement ideas that will improve health care, change health and delivery systems, and determine the future of the profession. Graduates of the doctoral program go on to hold some of the most highly regarded leadership and research positions in government, academia, health systems, and industry—they are the innovators that shape the future of the nursing profession. Doctoral students may also seek the additional challenge of a joint degree. Students can choose an MSN/PhD, MS/PhD, PhD in Nursing/ MBA from Wharton, or PhD in Nursing/MBE Bioethics.
About the Program The doctoral program requires 14 courses beyond the master’s degree, a Qualifying Examination, a Candidacy Examination, a defense of the dissertation, and Teaching and Research Residencies. Students have the option for full- or part-time study.
Instruction, Guidance, Excellence A quality teacher does more than instruct. Our doctoral students learn from faculty who offer support, advice, coaching, and encouragement. Our faculty and staff will not only guide you, but they will motivate you to achieve a level of excellence that you have not yet realized is possible. As mentors, our faculty help guide students as they explore ideas that shape healthcare and the nursing profession.
Doctoral Funding The School of Nursing is committed to assisting all full-time doctoral students for three years of tuition, fees, stipend, and health insurance. The School of Nursing will provide partial funding to full-time doctoral students without external sources of funding beyond the 3 years of full funding support. Students who choose part-time enrollment are responsible for paying for their own tuition, fees, and health insurance.
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Doctoral Student Life Active and engaged, our doctoral students participate in a variety of organizations, contribute to rich and rewarding research, and benefit from a personal mentoring relationship with our renowned faculty. Our faculty mentors not only help our students as they navigate their way through the PhD program, they also guide students toward a fulfilling and successful professional life, staying in touch for years to come.
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