DNP Nursing Practice at University of Utah

Programme overview

Nurses provide preventative and life-saving health treatment to patients and their families in a variety of environments. Coursework focuses on general health, public health, evidence-based medical practice, and systems and populations. Several hours of clinical work are required in area healthcare facilities, providing vital hands-on practice in the field.

Faculty: College of Nursing | Duration: 39 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 39 credit hours. Students complete their Plan of Study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To apply to the DNP program, a student must have: Educational Background: An earned or in-progress bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. Additionally, the nursing program must be accredited by either CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA. Degree Completion: BSN-DNP applicants may participate in the admissions process while completing the bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing. However, if recommended for admission, the degree must post before starting the program. Post-MS to DNP Specialty Track: Applicants will possess a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s degree in either nursing or a non-nursing field. GPA Requirement: A 3.0 or higher cumulative undergraduate GPA, or otherwise demonstrable academic readiness for graduate-level studies. License Requirement: An active, unrestricted Utah RN license or applicable state RN license to...

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 applicants must meet the application deadlines and academic standards set by their academic department or programme; entry terms are set by each programme.

Graduate deadlines are set by each academic programme. The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utah.edu/admissions/

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