Online Doctorate in Nursing
Build your expertise in health care, strengthen leadership skills and become a clinical expert with the ability to improve the quality-of-care patients receive with an online Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP). UMass Lowell is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Nursing Schools for a Doctor of Nursing Practice, with courses led by distinguished nursing faculty who have real-world industry experience.
The DNP is designed for those with a Master of Science in Nursing. This post-master's degree can be completed in two years when pursued full-time or within three years for part-time students. While courses are delivered online, the program features five two-day on-campus intensives that offer valuable networking, mentoring and scholarship opportunities. You may pursue eligibility for the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP), which covers 85% of tuition and fees.
Earn Your DNP in as Little as Two Years
One of the Most Affordable Tuitions in the Nation
Career Outlook
Key Takeaways
- Gain in-depth knowledge in evaluation research and health policy
- Be prepared to transform health care through organizational leadership
- Deepen your knowledge of evidence-based practice and health care informatics
- Build advocacy skills to influence governmental and organizational policy decisions
- Experience on-campus intensives that provide networking opportunities, presentations, the development of scholarly projects and optional field trips
A Fully Accredited Degree from a Name You Can Trust
Offered through UMass Lowell's Solomont School of Nursing, the Doctor of Nursing Practice is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).Questions
For more information about the Doctorate in Nursing Practice, DNP, please contact Susan Parker, DNP, APRN, GNP-BC, ACHPN at Susan_Parker1@uml.edu.Curriculum Outline
- 11 Courses / 33 Credits
- PUBH.5120 Operations Analysis for Quality Improvement (3cr) - Available Spring 2023!
- NURS.7070 Epidemiology of Health Promotion (3cr)
- PUBH.5770 Biostatistics for Health Data (3cr) - Available Spring 2023!
- NURS.7170 Evaluation Research (3cr) - Available Spring 2023!
- NURS.7710 Advanced Nursing Leadership and Management (3cr)
- NURS.7700 Evidence Appraisal * (3cr)
- PUBH.6070 Healthcare Information Systems (3cr) - Available Spring 2023!
- NURS.7740 Scholarly Project Design * (3cr) - Available Spring 2023!
- XXXX.XXXX Elective
- NURS.7720 Scholarly Project Implementation * (3cr)
- NURS.7730 Evidence Dissemination, Advocacy & Policy * (3cr) - Available Spring 2023!
Course Descriptions
Prerequisites:
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
Prerequisites:
NURS.7070 Epidemiology of Health Promotion, and Must be a matriculating student in DNP program or needs permission of instructor.
Prerequisites:
Pre-Req: NURS.7700 Evidence-Based Practice.
Prerequisites:
NURS 7700 Evidence Appraisal, NURS 7720 Scholarly Project Implementation, NURS 7740 Scholarly Project Design.
Prerequisites:
Pre-Req: NURS.7700 Evidence-Based Practice.
Prerequisites:
Graduate level or permission
Program Requirements
To be recommended for a University of Massachusetts Lowell doctorate degree, candidates must satisfy all of the general requirements below, plus any additional requirements that may be required by the department through which the program is offered. Any additional requirements for this program are either listed below or may be found in the University's Graduate Program Catalog.
General Requirements:
- Students must complete the program of study designed by the Department in which they are enrolled and approved by the University.
- Satisfactory grades in all subjects offered for the degree must be earned. See Academic Standing.
- All financial obligations, including tuition, fees and expenses, must be satisfied as evidenced by completion.
- Upon completion of all their courses, graduate degree candidates must submit a signed Declaration of Intent to Graduate (DIG) form to their coordinator. The coordinator will apply them in SIS, Graduation Tracking.
Graduate Program Policies
In applying for a degree program or registering for courses, each student assumes full responsibility for knowledge of and compliance with the definitions, regulations and procedures of UMass Lowell as set forth on our website. For additional information, please refer to the Graduate Program Policies found within the UMass Lowell Graduate Catalog.
Tuition & Fees
At UMass Lowell, we believe that students should have as much information as possible up front so they can make informed decisions before enrolling in a degree program or signing up for a course.
Tuition for all undergraduate courses offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition for all online graduate courses is also the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition is priced per credit. To calculate the tuition for a course, simply multiply the per-credit tuition by the total number of credits per course. Exception: If the total number of course contact hours is greater than the total number of credits, the per-credit tuition is instead multiplied by the total number of contact hours.
Spring 2023 Tuition |
Cost Per Credit | Cost Per 3-Credit Course* |
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Graduate |
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| Online | $585 | $1,755 |
| Online Business** | $655 | $1,965 |
| Online IT and Engineering*** | $600 | $1,800 |
| Online Education | $470 | $1,410 |
| Graduate Online Education Courses in the Ed.D. and Ph.D.**** | $495 | $1,485 |
| On Campus | View Here | View Here |
Additional Costs |
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|---|---|
| Term Registration Fee | $30 |
| Late Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Degree and Certificate Application | $50 |
Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Admissions Requirements
- Master of Science in Nursing with APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) preparation with national certification as an APRN or board eligible for certification OR Master of Science in Nursing with a current RN license.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in a nursing master's degree program (3.3 GPA preferred).
- 500 master's or post-master's practicum hours. Applicants who are not APRNs must provide evidence of practice hour equivalents from their master's program or ANCC certification in their area of practice, which affords 250 hours.
- Virtual interview with nursing faculty.
- No GRE required.
Applying into a Graduate Degree Program
All applicants must submit:- An application
- An application fee
- A statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation (one academic recommendation preferred)
- Official transcripts
- TOEFL if appropriate
- Resume
Applications can be completed and submitted at any time during the year. Each application is processed — and each applicant notified — as soon as all admissions materials have been received and reviewed. For additional details, please visit https://www.uml.edu/grad/.
Questions Regarding Your Graduate Application?
Email Graduate_Admissions@uml.edu or call 800-656-4723 (for U.S. students) or 978-934-2390 (for international students).
For General Assistance:
For general questions about registering for courses or to find out who the advisor is for your graduate program, call 800-480-3190. Our admissions and advising teams are here to help!
