Overview

Careers

Graduates of the University of Cincinnati Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner DNP online program are prepared to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Psychiatric-Mental Health NP (PMHNP) certification exam.

Psych-Mental Health NPs work in a variety of settings, including acute care environments, outpatient clinics, schools, prisons, health homes and behavioral health homes, long-term care facilities, and private practice offices. These advanced practice nurses complete assessments and provide treatment, including therapy and medication management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice
Health Care Policy for the Doctoral Prepared Nurse
Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses
Psychopathological Disorders Across the Lifespan
Neurobiology and Psychopharmacology: Life Cycle Perspectives
Biostatistics for Evidence-based Practice
Systems Interventions for Individuals and Groups
Planning, Management, and Evaluation of Programs and Projects
Clinical Psychiatric Diagnostics and Management of Adults
Clinical Psychiatric Diagnostics and Management of Children

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

76 SCH

Post Baccalaureate Minimum Credits: 76 - 79
Post Master's Minimum Credits: 76 - 79

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

Nursing Clinical Psychology View 145 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to UC's Psych-Mental Health NP Online program must have a minimum of one year of RN experience with excellent assessment skills at the generalist level before undertaking advanced practice.
For those who do not meet this requirement, the part-time option is offered to allow nurses to continue working to gain experience.
Submit unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Letters of Recommendation
Proof of English Language Proficiency (for international applicants)
CV/Resume and Personal Statement

Tuition Fee

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International

33769 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1333 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

33769 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1333 USD per credit during 36 months.
In-State

18898 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 746 USD per credit during 36 months.

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