Doctor of Nursing Practice: Population Health Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Is this program right for you?
The Doctor of Nursing Practice in Population Health Nursing at the University of Wisconsin–Madison prepares graduates to shape population health improvement and lead population health programs. Students will be equipped to address some of the greatest healthcare-related challenges we face as a society.
- The program is delivered online for working professionals
- Practicum are customized to bridge experiential gaps, pursue your interests, and help you reach future goals
- Learn to resolve challenges, such as the rising rates of chronic disease, figuring out how to adequately and affordably care for an aging population, addiction, climate change, emerging infectious diseases and a global pandemic
Education that works for you
Develop the specialized knowledge, critical leadership skills, clinical expertise and systems-thinking to improve population health outcomes.
Program type
Doctoral degree
Degree awarded
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Commitment
3 years
Tuition
$1,150 per credit
Format
Online
Credits
58 graduate credits
Admission terms
Program admits for fall term.
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
No
Supports F-1 Visa
No
Application deadlines
Fall 2026
- Deadline: December 1, 2025
Fall 2027
- Deadline: December 1, 2026
Fall 2028
- Deadline: December 1, 2027
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Program requirements
Application materials required
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What you’ll learn
The Doctor of Nursing Practice: Population Health Nursing program shapes you into a population health leader. Research, residencies, and coursework build your expertise in program evaluation, health promotion, and policy, all to improve population health.
- Nursing research
- Leadership and organizational decision-making
- Evaluation
- Health promotion and disease prevention
- Health policy
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