The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is a four-year post-BSN program. Students in this program must complete the coursework for one of two Advance Practice Registered Nursing programs; Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist. This program is for the Post-BSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner track. Graduates will matriculate as Nurse Practitioner prepared DNPs who will practice in primary care settings, working with patients from adolescence through geriatrics.
The curriculum includes foundational coursework and clinical experiences culminating in the DNP Practicum (dissertation equivalent) Capstone project. Students must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing (or complete Bridge requirements, if the applicant is an RN with a bachelor’s degree in another field) and be eligible for a Michigan Nursing License.
The DNP program is offered in a hybrid format where classes meet both online and in seats. The program typically requires 2 classes per semester year-round.
September 2025
College of Health and Human Services
Everett L. Marshall Building,
YPSILANTI,
Michigan,
48197, United States
A four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution. In addition, a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program, is required for full admission. Applicants who do not meet minimum admission requirements may be considered for conditional admission.
Applicants must also meet the following program requirements:
Possess a BSN degree (Applicants holding an RN license with a bachelor’s in another discipline may apply for conditional admission).
Have at least a cumulative 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) college GPA. (Applicants may seek conditional admission with a GPA of 2.75).
Have a current unrestricted license to practice as a professional registered nurse in the U.S or eligibility to obtain a Michigan license.
Have completed an approved basic statistics course that includes descriptive and inferential statistics within the last ten years.
Have completed a basic health assessment course.
Have completed an undergraduate community health nursing course and clinical (or equivalent) from an accredited university. In addition, RNs with a Bachelor’s in a discipline other than nursing must either complete the Community Health Nursing courses (NURS 450 & NURS 451) or complete the Community Health ATI Examination to demonstrate equivalency.
TOEFL: 79 iBT
IELTS: 6.5
Pearson English Language Test (PTE): 53
Michigan English Test (MET): 57
Application Deadline:
Fall: July 1; Winter: November 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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