Graduate Programs
Advance your nursing career with purpose.
Graduate nursing education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville empowers clinicians, scholars, and leaders to transform health care. Whether you’re an experienced nurse seeking to expand your clinical expertise or a researcher preparing to shape the future of nursing science, our programs meet you where you are and support your goals every step of the way.
Explore our programs and certificates
Through rigorous coursework, immersive clinical experiences, cutting-edge research opportunities, and faculty mentorship, you’ll build advanced skills that elevate patient care, drive innovation, and improve health outcomes across communities and care settings.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
The DNP prepares nurses to lead at the highest level of clinical practice and health care delivery. With multiple specialty concentrations this program emphasizes quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and advanced clinical expertise.
PhD in Nursing
A research-focused degree for nurses seeking careers in academia, research, and policy. Students work alongside expert faculty to discover new evidence, advance nursing science, and develop solutions that improve health outcomes locally, nationally, and globally.
Graduate Certificates
Flexible certificate programs designed for licensed nurses who want to gain specialized knowledge or add a new clinical or leadership credential to their professional profile.