Overview
The Doctor of Nursing Practice programme from Pace University offers a clinically focused alternative to research-based doctoral degrees, preparing nurses like you to lead change and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and systems-level leadership.
Building on your master’s-level preparation as a family nurse practitioner (FNP), adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP), or psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), you’ll deepen your expertise and strengthen your credentials while maintaining your current practice.
Career
The DNP graduates are highly specialized nurse practitioners who possess an advanced level of nursing knowledge and skills in the areas of clinical practice, nursing and organizational leadership, health policy, and translational research.
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Healthcare Administrator
- Director of Nursing
- Public Health Policy Advisor
- Clinical Researcher
- Nursing Professor
- Private Practice
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biostatistics for Evidence-Based Practice
- Application for Evidence-Based Primary Health Care
- Health Policy, Economics for Advanced Practice Nursing
- Teaching and Learning in Advanced Practice Nursing
- Ethical Choices and Legal Context for the Advanced Practice Nurse
- Technology and Information Systems for Advanced Practice Nursing
Academic requirements
- GPA — 3.3
- GRE® — Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test — 130
- TOEFL® iBT — 100
- PTE Academic — 68
- IELTS — 7.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Be a graduate of an accredited master’s degree nurse practitioner programme
- Be licensed as a registered nurse in New York State, state certified and board eligible as a family nurse practitioner, an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.3 from a master’s degree programme in nursing, or equivalent professional experience
- Evidence of successful completion of a statistics course is required (grade of B or higher)
- Submission of two personal statement following the guidelines below.
- A resume or outline describing at least the past five years of your employment history and any significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities.
- Applicants need 2 letters of recommendation.
- All Official Transcripts: Transcripts from every accredited college or university attended (not just the degree granting institution)
Key information
Duration
- Part-time — 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Apr 2027
Credits: 30 SCH
Delivered: Online
Campus Location
- New York City, United States
- Pleasantville, United States
Tuition Fees
- International: 55,611 AUD / year (≈ 39,420 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 55,611 AUD / year (≈ 39,420 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 55,611 AUD / year (≈ 39,420 USD / year)
- Per credit: $1,460