Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Duration: 5 Year(s)
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston
Galveston, Texas, USA
Course TypeDoctorate
Course Specialty
General Nursing
Overview
The BSN to DNP Nurse Practitioner track at UTMB is part of the School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program, strategically designed to prepare BSN-educated registered nurses for advanced clinical practice as nurse practitioners. This program emphasizes evidence-based practice, transformational leadership, population health, healthcare policy, advanced health assessment, and complex clinical decision-making. Students choose practice tracks such as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), or dual FNP/AGACNP, integrating both foundational DNP coursework and extensive clinical hours. Graduates are eligible to sit for national nurse practitioner certification exams and assume leadership roles in diverse healthcare settings.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
No formal stipend is provided through the program; students may pursue external scholarships or financial aid through UTMB’s financial aid office.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- BSN degree from an accredited nursing program.
- Active RN license.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA overall and for upper-division coursework.
- A resume/CV.
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended.
- Personal statement.
- Three references (professional, academic, clinical manager).
- Personal interview with faculty.
- Completion of clinical practice requirements.
Minimum Education
BSc NursingMSc Nursing
Admission Process:
- Prepare required documents (transcripts, resume, personal statement, references).
- Submit your application through the NursingCAS centralized application system by the deadline.
- Ensure RN licensure is active and submit verification.
- Complete any prerequisite checks and confirm GPA requirements.
- Participate in a personal interview with UTMB School of Nursing faculty.
- Receive admissions decision and complete enrollment clearance (background check, clinical requirements).
- Begin doctoral coursework and clinical practicum in the fall term.
