Salt Lake City,
UT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Primary Care in Salt Lake City United States | University of Utah
University of Utah
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Salt Lake City United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
23,130
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our program trains nursing professionals for top-tier practice, providing students with the expertise to lead in intricate healthcare environments, foster innovation, and implement optimal care practices.
To explore our DNP Program further, we recommend attending an info session. We'll cover the application procedure before transitioning to breakout sessions with faculty and current students from various specialties. Schedule and specifics will be shared. The BS-DNP program spans three years (eight consecutive semesters) and is exclusively full-time. Family nurse practitioners deliver primary healthcare across all age groups. This specialty track takes three years to complete, including two summer terms.
As a Family Primary Care doctoral student, you will:
Gain abilities to shape health policies by engaging with professional groups and policy initiatives locally, nationally, and internationally.
Study evidence-based methods, quality enhancement, and organizational leadership.
Master advanced coursework covering disease processes, urgent care, intensive care, medications, diagnostic methods, and patient assessments.
Engage in diverse clinical rotations across outpatient facilities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An earned or in-process BS or MS in Nursing from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university that includes a CCNE or ACEN accredited nursing program.
Applicants may participate in the admissions process while completing the BS or MS in Nursing degree. If recommended for admission, the degree must be completed prior to beginning your program of study.
Applicants to the Post-MS to DNP specialty track will have a BS in Nursing and a Master's degree in Nursing OR a non-nursing field.
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale calculated by the Office of Admissions using academic records from all institutions an applicant has attended. Degrees from competency-based institutions are awarded a 3.0 GPA.
Transcripts from each college or university you have ever attended. Unofficial copies may be submitted for initial review, but official transcripts must be submitted if you are recommended for admission.
Resume
Personal Goal Statement (limit of 1-2 pages)
Three letters of recommendation, in addition to University Recommendation Form, from professional or academic references.
TOEFL : 80 or higher
IELTS : 6.5 or higher
DUOLINGO : 105 or higher
ACT English score of 18 or higher
SAT Reading score of 27 or higher
Applicants may participate in the admissions process while completing the BS or MS in Nursing degree. If recommended for admission, the degree must be completed prior to beginning your program of study.
Applicants to the Post-MS to DNP specialty track will have a BS in Nursing and a Master's degree in Nursing OR a non-nursing field.
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale calculated by the Office of Admissions using academic records from all institutions an applicant has attended. Degrees from competency-based institutions are awarded a 3.0 GPA.
Transcripts from each college or university you have ever attended. Unofficial copies may be submitted for initial review, but official transcripts must be submitted if you are recommended for admission.
Resume
Personal Goal Statement (limit of 1-2 pages)
Three letters of recommendation, in addition to University Recommendation Form, from professional or academic references.
TOEFL : 80 or higher
IELTS : 6.5 or higher
DUOLINGO : 105 or higher
ACT English score of 18 or higher
SAT Reading score of 27 or higher
Tuition
USD
23,130