Professional Doctorate

The DNP is a practice-oriented degree designed to prepare advanced nurses at the highest level of scholarly practice.

Northeastern University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN-DNP) is a practice-oriented degree designed to prepare advanced practice registered nurses with the expertise needed to be clinical scholars and policy advocates. Graduates are ready to lead transformative healthcare change that addresses the comprehensive needs of patients and communities.

Northeastern University's Doctor of Medical Science in Healthcare Leadership (DMSc) is an innovative online* doctoral degree that is open to all medical professionals seeking to expand their career potential in healthcare leadership, administration, education, and advocacy.

The Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Public Health program combines two programs, allowing students to earn two advanced degrees simultaneously.

Whether in a planned procedure or an emergency, a small local hospital or a regional center, a rural or urban setting, and throughout the life cycle, the nurse anesthetist is a critical member of the health care team. In fact, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) administer more than thirty million anesthetics each year in the United States.

The Doctor of Law and Policy program (DLP) is designed for experienced professionals who are interested in the origins, development, implementation, and analysis of legal and public policy decisions in government and related institutions. 

Northeastern University physical therapy graduates are innovative, global leaders who excel in clinical practice, research, and community service. As one of the longest-accredited physical therapy programs in the United States, and the only program with cooperative education, our students graduate with exceptional clinical decision-making skills and experience in the field of physical therapy.

The Doctor of Law and Policy program (DLP) is designed for experienced professionals who are interested in the origins, development, implementation, and analysis of legal and public policy decisions in government and related institutions.

The JD/Master's of Public Health dual degree offered by Northeastern University School of Law and Tufts University School of Medicine helps prepare professionals to understand, create, and advocate for long-term solutions to significant public health threats.

Northeastern University’s School of Law and Bouvé College of Health Sciences offer a dual-degree JD/MPH in Urban Health.