Doctor of Nursing Practice (Memphis Campus) in Memphis United States | University of Tennessee, Knoxville

University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Memphis United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 12,780
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program equips Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) for careers as Nurse Anesthesiologists, Nurse Midwives, or Nurse Practitioners. Applicants need a bachelor's or advanced degree in nursing. Additionally, master's-level Nurse Practitioners with certification can pursue the DNP. Study options include full-time and part-time formats, varying by specialization. Program duration hinges on the student's entry qualifications and selected focus area. Pursuing a DNP demands substantial time investment along with personal and financial dedication. Students typically begin by taking core DNP courses through distance learning, though nurse anesthesiology specialization classes mainly follow traditional in-person instruction. All specializations require some campus-based components, including simulation exercises, skills labs, and collaborative learning experiences.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must document evidence of having earned a bachelor of science in nursing or higher degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. Only applicants with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 based on all collegiate work or a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 earned during the applicant's most recently completed degree program will be considered for admission.

If native tongue is not English, evidence of proficiency in English is documented through the submission of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores. Minimum proficiency scores: 550 on TOEFL paper version, 213 on TOEFL computer version, and 80 on TOEFL Web-based version. TOEFL scores must have been earned within two years prior to application.

Tuition USD 12,780

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