Orlando,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Orlando United States | University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
|
Orlando United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,508
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution before the program begins.
No GRE scores needed for admission.
Completion of an undergraduate Statistics course.
Active registered nurse license in Florida by the program start date. (Out-of-state applicants must qualify for Florida licensure and obtain RN status before clinical coursework.)
Submit a written essay addressing these three prompts (responses limited to one page, double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman, 1-inch margins):
Explain how pursuing this Doctor of Nursing Practice track will advance your personal and career objectives.
Discuss the experiences that have prepared you for doctoral-level work and why you're ready now.
The DNP capstone involves implementing evidence-based improvements affecting healthcare outcomes. Identify a potential focus area for such a project.
Provide a Curriculum Vitae detailing your education, clinical experience, scholarly work, honors, certifications, and professional involvement. Recent graduates may highlight student achievements.
Three professional references required.
Faculty interview may be requested.
International applicants (excluding those with U.S. master's/doctoral degrees from UCF-recognized institutions) must submit a detailed foreign credential evaluation with GPA.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
BSN degree from an accredited institution by program start date.*
The GRE is not required for this program.
Undergraduate Statistics course.
Licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida by program start date. (Out of state applicants must be eligible for licensure in Florida and must achieve RN licensure to begin clinical courses.)
Address the following 3 items in a written essay. Responses to questions should not exceed 1 page, double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font, and 1-inch margins:
Describe how earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice in the track to which you applied will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
Explain those personal and professional experiences that have helped prepare you for doctoral study and your readiness for doctoral study at this time.
The final DNP project focuses on implementation of an evidence-based change that impacts healthcare outcomes through direct or indirect care from a systems or population/aggregate focus. Describe an area of interest you believe could be improved through such a project.
Curriculum Vitae which reflects prior education, recent clinical accomplishments, any recent scholarly work (publications and presentations), awards, additional certifications, and activities with professional organizations. For recent graduates, this can include accomplishments as a student.
‚ÄãRequires 3 professional recommendations
An interview with faculty may also be required.
Applicants to this program, except those that have earned or will earn a Masters or Doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. institution recognized by UCF, who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
Minimum UCF Requirement for TOEFL/IELTS
TOEFL iBT score of 80
IELTS band score of 6.5
Tuition
USD
21,508