DNP Nursing Practice at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is designed for professional nurses seeking a terminal degree in nursing with a focus on clinical or administrative practice. The DNP program is consistent with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s call to produce advanced nursing clinicians who are able to address complex care needs. In addition, it is supported by the National Academy of Science which has advocated for the development of professional practice doctorates as a route to advanced clinical work in nursing.

Faculty: College of Nursing | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Group Dynamics, Behavior and Intervention; Child and Adolescent Mental Health Assessment and Intervention; Mental Health Assessment of Acute and Chronic Illness; Mental Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; Applied Pharmacotherapeutics in Advanced Practice in Nursing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GPA: At least 3.00/4.00 for all work beyond the baccalaureate level and at least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester of the first baccalaureate degree. Letters of recommendation: Three required; the letters should describe the applicant's academic skills and accomplishments. Interview: All applicants with completed applications will be contacted by the College of Nursing for an application interview. The interview is a required part of the application process.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate and professional programmes admit for Fall, Spring and Summer terms depending on the programme; applications for Fall 2027, Spring 2028 and Summer 2028 are expected to open on August 1, 2026.

Graduate and professional application deadlines are set per programme, with separate deadlines for domestic and international applicants for most non-online programmes; optional earlier priority, recommended or fellowship dates apply to both.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uic.edu/admissions/

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