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.
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