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 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00

More details

March 15 deadline: Fall enrollment
September 30 deadline: Spring enrollment

Early deadline for fall: December 15

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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Credits

73 SCH

73 credits for post-baccalaureate DNP

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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100

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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 Fee

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International

43897 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1804 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

43897 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1804 USD per credit during 36 months.
In-State

43897 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1804 USD per credit during 36 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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