Overview

The Doctor of Nursing Practice programme from Pace University offers a clinically focused alternative to research-based doctoral degrees, preparing nurses like you to lead change and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and systems-level leadership.

Building on your master’s-level preparation as a family nurse practitioner (FNP), adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP), or psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), you’ll deepen your expertise and strengthen your credentials while maintaining your current practice.

Career

The DNP graduates are highly specialized nurse practitioners who possess an advanced level of nursing knowledge and skills in the areas of clinical practice, nursing and organizational leadership, health policy, and translational research.

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Healthcare Administrator

Director of Nursing

Public Health Policy Advisor

Clinical Researcher

Nursing Professor

Private Practice

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatistics for Evidence-Based Practice

Application for Evidence-Based Primary Health Care

Health Policy, Economics for Advanced Practice Nursing

Teaching and Learning in Advanced Practice Nursing

Ethical Choices and Legal Context for the Advanced Practice Nurse

Technology and Information Systems for Advanced Practice Nursing

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States
Pleasantville, United States

Disciplines

Nursing View 145 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Be a graduate of an accredited master’s degree nurse practitioner programme

Be licensed as a registered nurse in New York State, state certified and board eligible as a family nurse practitioner, an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner

Have a minimum GPA of 3.3 from a master’s degree programme in nursing, or equivalent professional experience

Evidence of successful completion of a statistics course is required (grade of B or higher)

Submission of two personal statement following the guidelines below.

A resume or outline describing at least the past five years of your employment history and any significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities.

Applicants need 2 letters of recommendation.

All Official Transcripts: Transcripts from every accredited college or university attended (not just the degree granting institution)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39420 USD / year

≈ 39420 USD / year
Out-of-State

39420 USD / year

≈ 39420 USD / year
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In-State

39420 USD / year

≈ 39420 USD / year

Additional Details

Per credit: $1,460

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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