Overview

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Wayne State University emphasizes the development of the student's capacity to impact the clinical setting as a leader and educator, and to use clinical research to improve and transform health care, with a focus on urban populations

Clinical specialties available include:

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care (AGNP-AC)
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (AGNP-PC)
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
Nurse-Midwife (NMW) — No longer admitting to this specialty
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care (PNP-AC)
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (PNP-PC)
Psychiatric and Mental Health - Nurse Practitioner (PMH-NP)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evidence-based Nursing Practice: Theoretical and Methodological Issues
Health and Health Disparities
Informatics Innovations in Nursing
Advanced Professional Leadership
Health Policy Leadership and Ethics
Benchmarking/Clinical Practice Outcomes
Health Economics and Policy Evaluation of Nursing Care for Vulnerable Populations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

101

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

43 SCH

BSN to DNP: 78 credits
MSN to DNP: 43 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Detroit, United States

Disciplines

Nursing View 307 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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101

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions must be sent directly from the institution to Wayne State University.
Resume or curriculum vitae. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional.
Two professional letters of recommendation on company letterhead that includes credentials and contact information.
Current Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) licensure. Out-of-state or international students must submit current RN license with application, and after admission must submit Michigan licensure within two semesters.
MSN-DNP applicants "APRN Certified" must submit a copy of specialty certification.
Submission of current specialty certification. Only exception given is to students pursuing the graduate certificate in nursing education.
A personal statement of goals for graduate study.
Complete an interview.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22639 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22639 USD / year

≈ 22639 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12212 USD / year

≈ 12212 USD / year

Living costs

Detroit

United States

1050 - 1770 USD / month

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