Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 42 months
- 7 semesters
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 - Apply before Oct 2026, International
- Starting August 2027 - Apply before Mar 2027, International
Liberty University online offers multiple intakes for programmes depending on your chosen timetable.
Language
English
Credits
41 SCH
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
Lynchburg, United States
Overview
On the Nursing DNP degree from Liberty University you will be trained in the doctoral-level skills necessary to apply evidence-based clinical decision-making and culturally competent care to individuals, families, and community populations while promoting the synthesis of academic knowledge with ethically sound nursing practice.
Key facts
- With specialized training in nursing at the graduate level and nursing experience, you already have many practical skills for solving real-world problems in healthcare practice.
- Liberty University’s DNP program provides the training and scholarship in nursing leadership, management techniques, and advanced nursing practice that you need for the next step in your career.
- By earning your DNP online with Liberty University, you can gain the skills you need to become a leader in the nursing field and help hospitals and health practices thrive.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Clinical researcher
- Healthcare manager
- Nursing administrator
- University professor
Accreditation
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Nursing Research
- Applications of Evidence-Based Care
- Clinical Prevention and Biostatistics
- Healthcare Operations and Financial Management
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 51
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
- Official college transcripts (sealed, unopened copies or via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Admission requires that you have transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited MSN degree accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
- A master’s degree in nursing with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
- Current and active RN license issued in one of the fifty United States. (If a past sanction or disciplinary action exists on a professional license, the applicant may be contacted by the Nursing Admissions Review Committee for further explanation.)
- If applicable: Advanced practice nurses will need to submit a current and active APRN license and professional certification. Nurse leaders are not required to provide a license/certification (if applicable).
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 10,627 AUD / year (≈ 7,614 USD / year)
Out-of-State: 10,627 AUD / year (≈ 7,614 USD / year)
Domestic In-State: 10,627 AUD / year (≈ 7,614 USD / year)
Additional Details
- Doctoral Full Time $595/Credit
- Doctoral Part Time $650/Credit
Funding
Scholarships are available. Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Nursing.