Nursing Practice (Post Masters) [DNP]
The post-masters Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is a two-year post-MSN program. At the start of the program, applicants must hold either an APRN clinical Master of Science in Nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), or Nurse Midwife (CNM), or non-clinical, non-APRN Master of Science in either Nursing Leadership or Nursing Education, from an accredited School of Nursing. APRN clinical applicants must be nationally certified or eligible in their specialty area and have current specialty licensure in the state where practice will occur.
The curriculum includes advanced coursework and practicum experiences culminating in the DNP Capstone project (dissertation equivalent). The program is offered in a super-hybrid format where classes will be available online, in seats, and through alternative designs (such as one-week immersion or extended weekend programming). Students can expect to be on campus 2-4 times each semester for a course, program, and capstone work. The program typically requires two classes per semester year-round.
Applicants who fall in-between post-BSN and post-MSN requirements will require a “Gap Analysis” to be conducted by the Associate Director of Graduate Programs before enrollment. The minimum number of credits needed to complete this program is 38 credit hours.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
TOEFL: 79 iBT (TOEFL Home Edition also accepted)
- Effective Winter 2026: 85 (straight admission) or 71-84 (ESL Placement & potentially 500-level/advanced speaking and writing courses)
TOEFL Essentials: 9
- Effective Winter 2026: 9.5
IELTS: 6.5 (IELTS Indicator also accepted)
Pearson English Language Test (PTE): 53
- Effective Winter 2026: 70 (59-75 academic), 50 (straight admission) or 44-49 (ESL Placement Test & potentially 500-level advanced speaking and writing courses)
Michigan English Test (MET): 57
- Effective Winter 2026: 60
Duolingo: 105
- Effective Winter 2026: 115 (straight admission) or 105-110 (ESL Placement Test & potentially 500-level advanced speaking and writing courses)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
158400 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 45 USD
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