Overview

Our program is designed for nurses to achieve a doctoral degree with a FNP concentration in a compact and comprehensive three-year program.

As rigorous as it is rewarding, the Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) prepares graduates for autonomous family practice and interprofessional leadership at the highest level.

Highlights

Complete the doctoral program in 3 years
Compact, all-in-one terminal-degree
Highly accessible online and hybrid courses with synchronous and asynchronous sessions
Inter-professional learning environment that leverages collaboration with the School of Medicine, Program in Public Health and the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Planned, highly focused on-campus cohort sessions hosted once per quarter
Clinical practice opportunities alongside expert NP faculty
FNP certification eligibility

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership and Professional Collaboration in Healthcare
Research Methods and Evaluation for Evidence-Based Practice
Curricular Design for the Health Professions
Appraisal and Translation of Evidence for Practice
Health Politics and Policy
Health Promotion/Disease Prevention
Seminar in Clinical Translational Science
Health Systems and Health Economics
Advanced Pathophysiology
Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity
The Science of Change, Quality Improvement, and Program Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

Application deadline: April 1Rolling admissions decisions. Recommended to apply early.

Language

English

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Credits

98 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Irvine, United States

Disciplines

Nursing View 308 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Three letters of recommendation
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37217 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37217 USD / year

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13140 USD / year

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Living costs

Irvine

United States

1560 - 2585 USD / month

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