Graduate Programs

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Nursing: Doctor of Nursing Practice: D.N.P.

The doctor of nursing practice (D.N.P.) program prepares graduates to perform at the highest level of advanced nursing practice. The foundation for practice expertise with a population health focus enables the graduate to plan and lead evidenced-based interventions, quality improvement strategies and health policy changes that address patient safety, promote patient-centered care and reduce health disparities among diverse groups.

Program Concentrations

Family Nurse Practitioner
Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Adult Gero Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Adult Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

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Application Deadline

SUMMER:	April 15: Final deadline to apply
FALL:	August 15: Final deadline to apply

UD Tuition

The 2023-2024 UD graduate student tuition rate per credit hour is $1,352.

Tuition Credit

Due to a College of Health Sciences Dean’s Scholarship, the student tuition rate is lower than the published UD graduate tuition rate. The final student tuition rate for the DNP program is $1055/credit. Please contact the department for more information.

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