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Located in a top academic health center, UAB prepares nurse leaders to reach the highest level of clinical practice and research scholarship. Students are matched with nationally and internationally recognized faculty who mentor them through academic work, aligning their DNP project and dissertation research with their clinical, leadership, and research skills to transform and advance health care.

Students participate in a dynamic distance accessible format that combines online and face-to-face didactic coursework with clinical practicum experiences. In addition, students are required to attend annual on-campus DNP and PhD intensives and an on-campus orientation. This pathway provides access to apply for tuition assistance and other funding opportunities.

For additional information, see our Research Areas & Faculty Research and Current PhD Students Research Areas

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Learn more about the Dual DNP-PhD Pathway Visit our Virtual Open House.
Talk with our faculty and staff.
Next Open House: November 13, 2025
From 6 to 7 PM Central Time

Program Information

Contact

DNP & PhD Program Manager Jacqueline Lavier Office of Student Success
(205) 975-7529
Interim Director, Dual DNP-PhD Crystal Chapman Lambert PhD, CRNP, NP‐C, FNP‐BC, AAHIVS, ACRN, FAAN
(205) 934-3481