Doctor of Nursing Practice Admissions Requirements and Application Process


The following requirements/materials are needed for a complete application. Admissions decisions will be made after each deadline, following a faculty review. All materials submitted become the property of the University of Colorado College of Nursing.

Applications are submitted through Nursing’s Centralized Application Service (NursingCAS).

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Application Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing

Oct 16, 2019, 15:47 PM
Question : Master of Science in Nursing

Applicants who wish to pursue the post-master's Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree must possess a master’s degree in the following areas based on the track chosen:

  • APRN Track – Master of Science in Nursing with an advanced practice specialty.
  • DNP-PHN Track – Master of Public Health or Community Health in Nursing degree.
  • Health Systems Leadership Track – Master of Science in Nursing (clinical or non-clinical), MPH, or MBA. Other degrees can be considered with review/approval from the appropriate Assistant Dean.
  • Veteran and Military Health Care Track – Master of Science in Nursing (clinical or non-clinical), MPH, or MBA. Other degrees can be considered with review/approval from the appropriate Assistant Dean.

Prospective students with other degrees earned outside of those listed above are encouraged to speak with an enrollment advisor to discuss other admission options.

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Additional Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing

Oct 16, 2019, 15:47 PM
Question : Master of Science in Nursing

Applicants who wish to pursue the post-master's Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree must possess a master’s degree in the following areas based on the track chosen:

  • APRN Track – Master of Science in Nursing with an advanced practice specialty.
  • DNP-PHN Track – Master of Public Health or Community Health in Nursing degree.
  • Health Systems Leadership Track – Master of Science in Nursing (clinical or non-clinical), MPH, or MBA. Other degrees can be considered with review/approval from the appropriate Assistant Dean.
  • Veteran and Military Health Care Track – Master of Science in Nursing (clinical or non-clinical), MPH, or MBA. Other degrees can be considered with review/approval from the appropriate Assistant Dean.

Prospective students with other degrees earned outside of those listed above are encouraged to speak with an enrollment advisor to discuss other admission options.

Related campus :
  • CU Anschutz
Related target Audience :
  • Current students
  • Graduate
  • Prospective students
  • Students
Tags :
Categories :
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