Academic Programs/Specialties
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Vanderbilt is preparing advanced practice nurses to play a vital role in providing access to health care for people everywhere. We offer an accelerated course of study, multiple entry options, programs for nurses and non-nurses and many opportunities to study without relocating. Choose the advanced practice specialty that suits your interests. [Master of Science in Nursing]
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (MS)
Vanderbilt is preparing advance practice dietitians to play a vital role in increasing access to nutrition services. You will gain knowledge and experience that prepares you for delivering new health care solution for patients, families and communities. Choose from two unique specialty tracks to suite your professional interest and career goals. [Masters of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics]
PhD in Nursing Science
This program prepares scholars for research and teaching careers in major universities. [PhD in Nursing Science Program]
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Built upon Vanderbilt School of Nursing’s internationally recognized advanced practice nursing programs, the DNP program provides an alternative to a research-focused doctorate with education in evidence-based practice, quality improvement and systems thinking. [Doctor of Nursing Practice]
Post-Master's Certificates
These are available in various specialty areas for the nurse practitioner (acute care, adult, family, neonatal, pediatric, psychiatric-mental health, and women’s health) and in informatics, health systems management, and nurse-midwifery. [Post-Master's Certificates for MSNs]
Postdoctoral Program
Our two-year program lets fellows extend knowledge in their research areas, conduct successful interdisciplinary research projects, enhance writing and communication skills and establish new peer networks. [Postdoctoral Programs]
Continuing Education
Vanderbilt is committed to lifelong learning – offering continuing nursing education courses throughout each year. [Continuing Education Offerings]
Center for Research Development
and Scholarship (CRDS)
This center investigates issues of importance to national health care, targeting such vulnerable and at-risk populations as women, children, the elderly and individuals with developmental and behavioral disorders. [Center for Research Development
and Scholarship]
Special Students (non-degree seeking)
Applicants for admission who are not seeking a degree at Vanderbilt School of Nursing but who wish to enroll for graduate credit are allowed to register as “special students.” A maximum of seven credit hours can be taken as a special student. [download all required documents] [see Special Students]