The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the University of Pittsburgh sets the national standard for advanced practice nursing roles, including nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, midwives, and nurse practitioners. It prepares graduates to lead healthcare transformation through evidence-based practice, systems leadership, and policy influence, ensuring they meet the highest standards of clinical excellence and organizational impact.

  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
  • 3 years
  • On Campus
  • ₹32,10,988/Year

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Program Overview

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the University of Pittsburgh sets the national standard for advanced practice nursing roles, including nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, midwives, and nurse practitioners. It prepares graduates to lead healthcare transformation through evidence-based practice, systems leadership, and policy influence, ensuring they meet the highest standards of clinical excellence and organizational impact.

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Class Size

400 Students

Key Features

Specializations Available

AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction

Research Opportunities

Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships

Admission Requirements

TOEFL®

100.0

Key Dates

Application Start time & Deadline

Starting 2025-08-01

Apply before 2025-05-01

Program Start

Aug 2025

Programme Structure

Courses include: Nursing Graduate Orientation Applied Statistics for Evidence-based Practice Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Culturally Diverse Populations The Science of Health Care Delivery Public Policy in Health Care Role Seminar

Program Highlights

  • Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
  • Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
  • Expert faculty with industry experience
  • Career support and placement assistance

Academic Requirements

GPA
3.0
GRE®
N/A

English Language Requirements

TOEFL®
100.0
Overall Score

Additional Requirements

    Applicants must hold a current nursing license valid in Pennsylvania or the state where clinical practice will occur. A personal essay demonstrating communication skills, a pre-requisite statistics course with a grade of B- or higher, and official transcripts from all post-secondary education are required. For BSN-DNP applicants, a BSN or entry-level MSN from an accredited program is necessary; Post-Master’s DNP applicants need a master's degree in nursing or a related field. Three professional recommendation letters, a current CV, and a successful pre-admission interview are also mandatory.

Course Fees

₹32,10,988/Year
Annual Fee

3 years
Total Duration

Living Costs

    No Living costs available.

University Scholarships

No University Scholarships Available

External Scholarships

Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship

N/A

Amount

1250 USD

Deadline

Not specified

Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program

N/A

Amount

Various benefits

Deadline

Not specified

Master's Scholarship

N/A

Amount

Various benefits

Deadline

Not specified

Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship

N/A

Amount

2000 USD

Deadline

15 Apr 2025

Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History

N/A

Amount

300 EUR

Deadline

Anytime

Eligibility Requirements

    No Eligibility Requirements Available

Application Process

    No Application Steps Available

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