Lowell,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (Online) in Lowell United States | University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Massachusetts Lowell
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Lowell United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
Online
Tuition (2025)
USD
9,900
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Transforming patients' lives has always been the core purpose of nursing. Develop specialized healthcare knowledge, enhance leadership capabilities, and grow into a clinical authority capable of elevating patient care standards through an online Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP). Recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the top nursing schools for DNP programs, UMass Lowell features courses taught by accomplished nursing professors with extensive practical experience.
This doctoral program is tailored for Master of Science in Nursing graduates. Students can complete the degree in two years of full-time study or three years part-time. While primarily online, the curriculum includes five intensive two-day campus sessions that provide exceptional networking, mentorship, and academic development. Qualified candidates may apply for the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP), covering 85% of educational costs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Master of Science in Nursing with a minimum 3.000 GPA (3.300 GPA preferred) from an accredited institution.
National certification as an APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) or board eligible for APRN certification or current RN license
500 master's or post-master's practicum hours
Applicants who are not APRNs must provide evidence of practice hour equivalents from their master's program.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL - 79, Duolingo - minimum acceptable score is 115, Pearson Test of English - minimum acceptable score is 53
National certification as an APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) or board eligible for APRN certification or current RN license
500 master's or post-master's practicum hours
Applicants who are not APRNs must provide evidence of practice hour equivalents from their master's program.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL - 79, Duolingo - minimum acceptable score is 115, Pearson Test of English - minimum acceptable score is 53
Tuition
USD
9,900