Academic Programs Curricula
A diverse community of scholars and clinicians, Duke University School of Nursing is educating the next generation of transformational leaders in nursing.
Pre-Licensure - ABSN
The Duke University School of Nursing offers an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Program as a full-time, campus-based, 16-month program designed for individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree in a non-nursing field as well as other prerequisites.
Master of Science - MSN
The Master of Science in Nursing curriculum is offered in a distance-based and online format. The number of credit hours required for completion of a major varies from 36 to 49, depending on the major.
Doctor of Nursing Practice - DNP
The DNP Program is designed for nurses in advanced nursing practice who have an earned master’s degree in nursing or a health-related profession and for nurses with an earned bachelor of science in nursing who want to pursue the DNP and complete an advanced practice major.
Specialty Certificates
Our specialty nursing certificate programs enhance your current nurse practitioner education with advanced didactic and clinical experiences in your chosen specialty area.
Post-Graduate Certificates
TOpportunities for students who already have a Master of Science in Nursing degree from an ACEN-, CNEA-, or CCNE-accredited school of nursing to gain specialized knowledge in a variety of majors and clinical specialties.
Nursing PhD
The PhD Program in Nursing prepares nurse scholars who will advance nursing science and promote equitable health outcomes and care systems, with a focus on social determinants of health (SDOH).