Graduate programs

Earn a DNP, the highest possible degree in professional nursing practice. The DNP curriculum emphasizes core leadership courses in public policy advocacy, improving organizational effectiveness, health informatics and financial and business management; and, scientific inquiry based on translational science and evidenced-based practice, population health, and advanced specialty clinical practice. This BSN to DNP program is designed for nurses who already hold a bachelor's degree in nursing. Post BSN nurses can choose from Advanced Practice tracks to include Adult Gerontology - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (PNP-PC), or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Earn a post-master's DNP, the highest possible degree in professional nursing practice. The DNP curriculum emphasizes core leadership courses in public policy advocacy, improving organizational effectiveness, health informatics and financial and business management; and, scientific inquiry based on translational science and evidenced-based practice, population health and advanced specialty clinical practice. This program is designed for nurses who already hold a master’s degree in nursing. Post MSN nurses can choose from leadership tracks in Advanced Practice Leadership (APL), Executive Administrative Management (EAM), or Public Health Nurse Leader (PHL). Part-time and full-time study options are available. For post-baccalaureate nurses we offer a BSN to DNP degree program.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing Science is a research-based doctoral degree. The program prepares the student for a career as a clinical nurse scientist who, through course selection and experiences, develops as a teacher and disseminator of knowledge within professional, academic, and clinical arenas. Students may enter the program at the Post-BSN or Post-MSN level. Read a student's final words.

A Post-Graduate Certificate option is available for MSN prepared nurses desiring a secondary specialization. Available specializations include:

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner 
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Total semester credit hours required for the Post-Graduate Certificate vary by track. Sample degree plans are available on the UT Health San Antonio catalog.