Clinical doctorate track designed for nurses with a bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing
Three specialties available:
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
- Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Apply by March 15 for part-time or full-time study
An official, competitive G.R.E. score is required for admission to the D.N.P. program
Alternate plans of study available for nurses with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree, and for nurses with a M.S.N. degree in a non-NP or non-CNS specialty

Program description
The post-baccalaureate D.N.P. track allows students with a bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing to enter directly into a clinical doctorate program—the new national standard for advanced practice nursing. The D.N.P. curriculum prepares nurses at the highest level of practice for the current health care environment. Our post-baccalaureate D.N.P. program is offered in three advanced practice specialty tracks: family nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology nurse practitioner, or adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist.

Students in this program will earn a M.S.N. degree or certificate along the way. This will allow them to take the required certification exams, become licensed as nurse practitioners or clinical nurse specialists, and begin working in the role before completing the remaining courses and clinical hours for the D.N.P. degree.

NEED ADVISING?
Call 407.823.2744 to schedule an appointment or send your questions to: gradnurse@ucf.edu.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Academics
FAQ
D.N.P. Handbooks:
Sample Plans of Study:
- Part-Time
- Full-Time
Course Listing
Application Criteria &
How to Apply:
Application Deadlines
Steps to Grad School
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UCF Tuition & Fees

D.N.P. NATIONAL TREND
The D.N.P. follows a national trend toward clinical doctorates in other fields, including pharmacy, physical therapy and audiology. To learn more about the national trend for advanced practice nursing, please visit www.aacn.nche.edu/DNP.