Nursing Doctoral Degrees at UCF
Doctor of Nursing Practice | Nursing Ph.D.
Advance to the highest level of practice in your nursing career with a doctoral degree from the University of Central Florida.
Earn a Doctor in Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from UCF, recognized among the nation’s best, to become a nurse practitioner, advanced practice provider or nurse executive.
Impact the future of nursing with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing, conveniently offered online at UCF, to advance nursing science and academia.
Learn more about UCF College of Nursing’s doctoral degrees.
UCF’s Doctor of Nursing Practice programs are ranked a top 40 nationally by U.S. News & World Report. (2026)
UCF’s doctoral programs provide high-quality instruction led by industry leading experts.
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NURSING DOCTORAL DEGREES
Being part of the UCF community allowed me to fully experience scholarship, service, leadership, and connection. I graduate feeling prepared for the next stage of my professional journey and deeply grateful to remain part of a university community that launches its students into meaningful work.
Why Earn Your Nursing Doctoral Degree at UCF
Demand for advanced practitioners, highly skilled nurse executives, nurse scientists and nursing faculty continues to increase.
Advance your nursing career to the highest level and impact the future of nursing with a doctoral degree from UCF.
With high-quality instruction from industry-leading faculty experts, UCF prepares students for today’s dynamic healthcare environment with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, leadership and organizational analysis.
“UCF opened doors to meaningful opportunities. The faculty’s support was instrumental in expanding my professional network and fostering my academic growth…,” says Ilana Logvinov ’26PhD.
At UCF, we dare to boldly invent the future – unleashing the potential of people and ideas to positively change the world.
