Birmingham,
AL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Leadership in Population Health in Birmingham United States | University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham
|
Birmingham United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,738
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Population Health specialization equips nurses to spearhead programs aimed at enhancing health outcomes for vulnerable groups while minimizing their reliance on costly healthcare services.
Nursing professionals in this field create and implement tactics to better manage chronic illnesses and promote self-care, with emphasis on preventive and primary care. This discipline shapes methods for helping at-risk communities achieve wellness, placing greater responsibility on addressing environmental, social, and community factors that influence chronic conditions and healthcare expenses.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Prospective students must meet the following requirements for admission:
A master's degree in an area of advanced nursing practice (nurse practitioner, clinical nurse leader, nurse anesthesia, nurse midwife, clinical nurse specialist, nursing administration, or nursing informatics) from a regionally accredited institution, equivalent to that offered in the UAB School of Nursing.
Licensure as a registered nurse and advanced practice specialty certification or eligible to sit for advanced certification and pass their specific certification exam prior to completing 12 credit hours of coursework. Admission is conditional until advanced certification is achieved.
A graduate grade point average of at least 3.0 overall (based on a 4.0 scale) or in the last 60 hours of earned credit.
Three favorable references from persons who have knowledge of the applicant's potential for success for graduate nursing studies.
Evidence of an unencumbered/unrestricted license as a (1) registered nurse, and (2) advanced practice nurse or eligibility for licensure.
Submission of a personal goal statement that is congruent with NP outcomes (300 words or less).
Submission of a curriculum vitae/resume.
IELTS 6.5 and minimum of 6.0 in at least 2 of the 4 test sections.
TOEFL iBT 80 and minimum of 18 in each of the 4 test sections.
A master's degree in an area of advanced nursing practice (nurse practitioner, clinical nurse leader, nurse anesthesia, nurse midwife, clinical nurse specialist, nursing administration, or nursing informatics) from a regionally accredited institution, equivalent to that offered in the UAB School of Nursing.
Licensure as a registered nurse and advanced practice specialty certification or eligible to sit for advanced certification and pass their specific certification exam prior to completing 12 credit hours of coursework. Admission is conditional until advanced certification is achieved.
A graduate grade point average of at least 3.0 overall (based on a 4.0 scale) or in the last 60 hours of earned credit.
Three favorable references from persons who have knowledge of the applicant's potential for success for graduate nursing studies.
Evidence of an unencumbered/unrestricted license as a (1) registered nurse, and (2) advanced practice nurse or eligibility for licensure.
Submission of a personal goal statement that is congruent with NP outcomes (300 words or less).
Submission of a curriculum vitae/resume.
IELTS 6.5 and minimum of 6.0 in at least 2 of the 4 test sections.
TOEFL iBT 80 and minimum of 18 in each of the 4 test sections.
Tuition
USD
27,738