Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology Primary Care in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
36,040
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Temple University's graduate nursing education embodies the core principles of Nursing while aligning with the institution's overarching vision. The D.N.P. curriculum equips students to deliver evidence-based primary healthcare to individuals, families, and populations, emphasizing the interplay between healthcare systems, policy, economics, and patient outcomes. This program develops professionals capable of direct patient care across diverse environments, healthcare system administration, and health policy formulation. While preserving its clinical primary care emphasis, the D.N.P. program broadens practitioners' capabilities by blending education, clinical expertise, and research to promote evidence-based approaches that benefit patients and communities alike.
Temple's College of Public Health offers the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) as the terminal degree for nursing professionals. DNP graduates emerge as healthcare innovators who champion health equity and improved quality of life across all levels of care. The program provides two entry pathways: one for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) holders featuring foundational coursework in pharmacotherapeutics, pathophysiology, and health assessment, and another for master's-prepared nurses offering advanced studies that enhance their existing expertise. Post-master's candidates acquire leadership competencies to drive collaborative, evidence-based nursing practice innovations.
The Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Clinical Track specializes in comprehensive care across the adult lifespan, from adolescence through advanced age. Graduates gain expertise in delivering preventive, chronic, and acute care services, with particular emphasis on the unique healthcare needs of aging populations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree at Temple University. Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended must be submitted.
Statement of Goals: In a 500- to 1,000-word statement of purpose, describe your background, academic and professional goals, and how your interests relate to the D.N.P. program at Temple.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE/MAT: Required for those who enter post-B.S.N, but waived for those who enter post-master's. Scores are expected to be at or above the 50th percentile. Official GRE scores should be sent directly to NursingCAS using code 4033.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
550 on the paper-based (PBT)
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Interview: An interview conducted by the Nursing Graduate Faculty may be scheduled only when all required materials have been submitted by the applicant.
Resume: Current professional resume required.
Statement of Goals: In a 500- to 1,000-word statement of purpose, describe your background, academic and professional goals, and how your interests relate to the D.N.P. program at Temple.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE/MAT: Required for those who enter post-B.S.N, but waived for those who enter post-master's. Scores are expected to be at or above the 50th percentile. Official GRE scores should be sent directly to NursingCAS using code 4033.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
550 on the paper-based (PBT)
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Interview: An interview conducted by the Nursing Graduate Faculty may be scheduled only when all required materials have been submitted by the applicant.
Resume: Current professional resume required.
Tuition
USD
36,040