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Doctor of Philosophy / Doctor of Nursing Science to Doctor of Nursing Pathway

USA

What will I learn?

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Doctor of Nursing Science (DNSc) to Doctor of Nursing Pathway provides PhD and DNSc-prepared nurses with the ability to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice in either a Leadership or Advanced Practice concentration upon review of prior master鈥檚 and doctoral coursework. Individual PhD and DNSc transcripts will be reviewed by the DNP Program Chair to identify if prior doctoral coursework is eligible for transfer to the DNP program. A maximum of 12 credits (four 3-credit courses) may be accepted for transfer into the DNP program. Admitted students will complete the remaining coursework required for their specialty concentration with an individualized degree plan. DNP project courses are ineligible for transfer credit. Each student will be required to complete a year-long evidence-based DNP project and 1,000 post-baccalaureate practice experience hours. Nationally board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurses will be awarded 500 hours of credit upon admission to the program. Nurse leaders may be awarded credit for practicum/clinical hours completed during graduate coursework.

Which department am I in?

College of Health Professions & Natural Sciences

Study options

Full Time (A maximum of 12 credits (four 3-credit courses) may be accepted for transfer into the DNP program)

Tuition fees
USD $784 Per 1 Credit Hour

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

1 March 2025

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Wilmington University

320 N. Dupont Highway,

NEW CASTLE,

Delaware,

19720, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

A BSN degree, or a bachelor鈥檚 degree in any discipline, and entry-level MSN from a CCNE- or ACEN-accredited program.
A Master鈥檚 degree in nursing (MSN) and/ or Master鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited institution in a health related discipline (i.e. MPH, MBA, MHA) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

A Valid U.S. RN Licensure

An APRN Licensure and an APRN National Board Certification

Advanced Practice Concentration Applicants Only

Minimum Test Scores Required:

TOEFL iBT: 46

TOEFL Essentials: 5.5

IELTS Academic: 5.5

PTE Academic: 46

Duo Lingo Overall: 75

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Wilmington University

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  • Over 200 academic degree and certificate programs
  • 150+ programs offered 100 per cent online
  • Work-integrated learning built into programs
  • Affordable tuition fees and scholarships available

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