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PhD of Family Nurse Practitioner in DNP
- Jacksonville, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
The Doctor of Nursing Practice in Family Nurse Practitioner is a professional doctorate-level programme of the Brooks College of Health at the University of North Florida.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Family Nurse Practitioner in DNP. Strengthen critical analysis
- evidence-based reasoning
- and clear communication through the subjects described in the program curriculum. Specific practical competencies depend on the courses and options taken.
Career outcomes
- Family Nurse Practitioner
Curriculum
- Prepares advanced practice nurses to deliver patient-centred primary care to individuals and families across the lifespan
- combining rigorous coursework with immersive clinical experiences. Graduates can sit for national FNP certification and apply for Florida APRN licensure.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Programme-specific entry: DPT via PTCAS; DNP needs a BSN
- 3.0 GPA and RN licence; EdD needs a master's degree with 3.25 GPA and three years of experience; international transcripts evaluated course by course; English proficiency per university table; financial affidavit for the I-20.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
DPT: bachelor's degree via PTCAS; DNP: BSN (and registered nurse licence / experience per programme); EdD: master's degree from a regionally accredited or equivalent international institution, three recommendations and interview; international transcripts need course-by-course evaluation; Affidavit of Financial Support for the I-20
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 110
How to apply
- Check the programme requirements and deadlines on its page. Apply through the programme route (PTCAS for DPT
- NursingCAS for nursing
- UNF application for EdD) and pay the 30 USD UNF fee. Upload transcripts with course-by-course evaluation
- recommendations
- resume
- letter of intent and English proficiency. Complete any interview. After admission
- submit the financial affidavit
- receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,284 - $22,708 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Brooks College of Health |
| Department | School of Nursing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 83 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $20,284 - $22,708 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,468 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 110.