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 Admission requirements Academic requirements GPA: 3.0 English requirements TOEFL iBT: 80 IELTS: 7 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 Transcripts Key information Duration Full-time: 36 months Start dates & application deadlines Starting September 2027 Apply before Apr 2027 Application deadline: April 1. Rolling admissions decisions. Recommended to apply early. Language English Credits 98 alternative credits Delivered Blended Campus Location Irvine, United States Disciplines Nursing Tuition Fees International (Non-residents): 52,503 AUD / year (≈ 37,217 USD / year) Out-of-State: 52,503 AUD / year (≈ 37,217 USD / year) Domestic (In-State): 18,537 AUD / year (≈ 13,140 USD / year) Living costs Irvine, United States: 2,201-3,647 AUD / month The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
