Academics

Offering degree and certificate programs from entry-level practice through the doctorate, VCU’s School of Nursing will get you where you want to go.

Whether you’re pursuing your first degree, returning to school to earn an advanced degree or making a career switch, we've got the degree programs you need to achieve your goals.

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Degree and Certificate Programs

Undergraduate

Graduate

D.N.P. in Nursing (four concentrations available)
Ph.D. in Nursing (two concentrations available)

Certificates

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Post-Professional Certificate)
Family Nurse Practitioner (Post-Professional Certificate)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-Professional Certificate)
Health Care Innovation (Graduate Certificate)

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Pre-Professional

I want to be a nurse and I do not have a degree
- Traditional B.S. in Nursing
I want to be a nurse and I have a degree in something other than nursing
- Traditional B.S. in Nursing
I want to be a nurse and I'm working on my associate's degree at a local community college
- RN to B.S. in Nursing
I am an undergraduate and I want to transfer to VCU
- Undergraduate transfer admissions

Post-Professional

I am an RN and I want to earn a bachelor's degree
- RN to B.S. in Nursing
I am an RN and I want to be a nurse practitioner
I am an RN and I want to be a nurse leader/manager
- D.N.P. in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Leadership and Organizational Science
I want to be a nurse researcher/scholar
- Ph.D. in Nursing
I am a nurse practitioner and I want to get a specialization in an additional field
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Post-Professional Certificate)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (Post-Professional Certificate)
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-Professional Certificate)
I am an RN and I want to create new tools, products or ideas that improve health care
- Health Care Innovation (Graduate Certificate)

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undergraduate programs

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graduate and certificate programs

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Worried about balancing school with your busy life?

Nursing school is a serious time commitment. Students may spend up to 40 hours a week in class, clinicals and studying. We have resources to support you while you earn your degree.

Visit our Balancing Life and Nursing School page for more information.