Overview

About the program

As a D.N.P. Nursing Practice student at Boston College, you'll choose from five advanced practice specialties to prepare for certification as a nurse practitioner. Each specialty provides focused courses and clinical placements, helping you discover your professional passion.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
Family Health
Pediatric Primary Care
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Women's Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

73 SCH

73 credits for post-baccalaureate DNP

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newton, United States

Disciplines

Nursing View 308 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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130

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Post-Baccalaureate D.N.P.:

A bachelor or master's degree from a nationally accredited nursing program
An undergraduate grade point average of B or better
A completed course in statistics (AP credits cannot be accepted)
A current RN license to practice nursing

The program also offers a Direct Entry D.N.P., a Post-Master's D.N.P. and a RN to D.N.P. pathway.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45649 USD / year

≈ 45649 USD / year
Out-of-State

45649 USD / year

≈ 45649 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

45649 USD / year

≈ 45649 USD / year

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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