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Doctor of Nursing Practice: Population Health Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice

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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

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Degree awarded

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Commitment

3 years

Tuition

$1,150 per credit

Format

Online

Primarily online

Credits

58 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program admits for fall term.

Offered by

STEM opt eligible

No

International eligibility

Yes

Application deadlines

Fall 2025

  • Fall deadline: December 1, 2024

Fall 2026

  • Deadline: December 1, 2025

Fall 2027

  • Deadline: December 1, 2026
View UW–Madison’s Guide

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Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution. Applicants with prior graduate education may be able to waive up to 18 credits based on previous graduate coursework, pending review of syllabi
  • Have earned a grade of B or better in a graduate-level statistics course within the last five years. (Note: The course does not need to be taken before applying, but must be successfully completed prior to the start of the fall term)
  • Have an RN license
  • Have at least one year of professional experience in nursing, public health or a health-related field
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 credits of degree
  • Have a minimum master’s GPA of 3.5 (post-MS applicants only)
  • Have CGFNS certification (international applicants only)
  • Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. The required proficiency scores are: TOEFL IBT 100, PBT 600; MELAB 85 or IELTS 8.0

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation

For complete application details visit UW–Madison’s Guide →

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What you’ll learn

Lead with innovation in health care with the Doctor of Nursing Practice: Systems Leadership & Innovation program. Through research, coursework and residencies, you’ll be equipped to transform health care systems.

For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →
  • Nursing research
  • Leadership and organizational decision-making
  • Evaluation
  • Health promotion and disease prevention
  • Health policy

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