PhD (Philosophy Doctorate) Programs in University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Applied Coastal & Ocean Sciences, Ph.D. Program Overview Blue Economy This program leverages UNCW's unique coastal location and has the potential to contribute to the regional and national blue economy. The blue econ...

Nursing Professionals Seeking Advanced-Practice Skills UNCW's Doctor of Nursing Practice Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) concentration is designed for nursing professionals seeking advanced-practice skills that will enab...

Become a Leader The Nurse Executive Leadership concentration prepares nurses across all settings who are in a leadership trajectory. Graduates of this program are expected to lead healthcare organizations in changing the...

Nature of Health and Health Care Delivery The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program integrates nursing science with biophysical, psychosocial, analytical and organizational sciences, which graduates use to understand...

For Nursing Professionals with Advanced-Practice Skills The Doctor of Nursing Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Concentration is designed for nursing professionals with advanced-practice skill...

Full- And Part-Time Degree Completion The DNP program is a practice-focused doctoral degree earned by advanced-practice registered nurses (APRNs). The DNP serves as a clinical leader in transforming care of the individua...

A Specialized Program The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction (C & I) prepares graduates for a variety of leadership roles in the communit...

A Specialized Program The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Educational Administration prepares graduates for a variety of leadership roles in the community, PreK-12 s...

A Specialized Program The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Higher Education prepares graduates to continue to advance in their careers at postsecondary education inst...

Advance Your Research The Doctor of Philosophy program offers a broad background and overview of the fields comprising marine biology and prepares you for professional and leadership positions. This research degree progr...