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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), post-master's at University of Rochester

University of Rochester, United States

Programme overview

A part-time, online post-master's DNP for master's-prepared nurses in APRN and non-APRN specialties, in direct or indirect care roles. It prepares practice leaders, clinical scholars and change agents.

Faculty: School of Nursing  |  Duration: 2 to 2.5 years, part-time, online  |  Intake: Spring 2027 (deadline Sept. 15)  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

Part-time distance doctoral study built around practice leadership and a DNP project.

Career pathways

Clinicians, care-delivery leaders and contributors to healthcare transformation; doctorally prepared clinical nurse leaders help build evidence for practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications for the DNP, master's and advanced certificate programmes (School of Nursing): Spring start: deadline Sept. 15 (opens May 1); Summer start: deadline Jan. 15; Fall start: deadline April 15. Applicants hold a master's degree in nursing (APRN or non-APRN specialty).

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Intake: Spring 2027 (deadline Sept. 15)

Duration: 2 to 2.5 years, part-time, online

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