Program Overview

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University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Programs

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing offers a variety of programs for students pursuing a career in nursing. These programs include:

• RN-BSN Online
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Post-Bachelor's Certificate
• Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN
• Micro-Credentials
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Post-Master's Certificate
• Doctor of Nursing Practice
• PhD

Program Details

RN-BSN Online

The RN-BSN Online program is designed for registered nurses who want to advance their education and career. The program includes:

• Meet our Graduates
• Courses
• Completion Options
• RN to BSN Online Program Articulation Agreements
• Technology Recommendations
• Tuition & Fees
• FAQ
• Admissions
• Faculty

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares students for a career in nursing. The program includes:

• Admissions
• Tuition & Fees
• Clinical Partners
• Experiential Learning
• Simulation
• Student Support
• The Student Experience

Post-Bachelor's Certificate

The Post-Bachelor's Certificate program is designed for students who want to specialize in a specific area of nursing. The program includes:

• Caring for the Underserved
• Nurse-Led Innovation
• Nursing Education
• Public Health Nursing
• FAQ

Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN

The Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN program is designed for students who want to pursue a master's degree in nursing. The program includes:

• Admissions
• Tuition & Fees
• Clinical Partners
• Simulation
• Prerequisite Course Equivalents
• Pre-Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN
• FAQ

Micro-Credentials

The Micro-Credentials program is designed for students who want to specialize in a specific area of nursing. The program includes:

• Nursing Education
• Systems Leadership
• FAQ

Master of Science in Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing program prepares students for advanced practice in nursing. The program includes:

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP
• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse Midwifery
• Nursing Education
• Systems Leadership
• Women's Health NP
• MSN Specialty Quiz
• FAQ
• Program Directors

Post-Master's Certificate

The Post-Master's Certificate program is designed for students who want to specialize in a specific area of nursing. The program includes:

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP
• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Acute Care NP
• Psychiatric-Mental Health NP
• FAQ

Doctor of Nursing Practice

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares students for advanced practice in nursing. The program includes:

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP
• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse Anesthesia
• Occupational Health Nursing
• Pediatric Acute Care NP
• Psychiatric-Mental Health NP
• Public Health Nursing
• Systems Leadership
• Post-MSN DNP
• DNP Specialty Quiz
• FAQ
• Program Directors

PhD

The PhD program in nursing is designed for students who want to pursue a career in research and academia. The program includes:

• PhD Admissions
• Tuition & Fees
• Faculty Researchers
• PhD in Nursing Program Alumni
• FAQ

Family Nurse Practitioner DNP

The Family Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares students to diagnose and manage common and chronic medical conditions in patients of all ages. The program includes:

• Evidence-based practice
• Quality improvement
• Policy
• Informatics
• Leadership
• Physical exams
• Diagnostics
• Prescribing
• Holistic care

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Family Nurse Practitioner DNP program, students must:

• Have a current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure with no disciplinary action
• Have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an ACEN- (formerly NLNAC) or CCNE-accredited nursing institution
• Have a minimum overall BSN GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale (recommended)
• Have a minimum science GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Have a minimum undergraduate Statistics GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Have a minimum of one year of RN experience in the United States at the time of application

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the Family Nurse Practitioner DNP program is July 1, 2026, for the fall 2026 semester.

Tuition & Fees

The tuition and fees for the Family Nurse Practitioner DNP program are as follows:

• Part-time (9 credits or fewer): $836 per credit (Ohio resident), $851 per credit (non-resident), $57 per credit (online learning fee)
• Full-time (10 credits or more): $8,359 per semester (Ohio resident), $8,509 per semester (non-resident), $563 per semester (online learning fee)

Application Process

To apply to the Family Nurse Practitioner DNP program, students must submit the following:

• Official transcripts from all schools previously attended
• Resume or CV
• Three letters of reference
• Goal statement
• NursingCAS application fee: $85
• UC Graduate School application fee (non-refundable): $65 ($70 for international students)
• Matriculation fee upon acceptance (non-refundable): $300, applied toward the first-semester tuition

State Restrictions and State-Specific Requirements

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing has state restrictions and state-specific requirements for online programs. Students should check the university's website for the most up-to-date information.

International Student Restrictions

International students are admissible to the online programs, providing they meet the prerequisites and commit to doing their clinical requirements in the United States.

Clinical Restrictions

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing has clinical restrictions for online programs. Students should check the university's website for the most up-to-date information.

Federal Regulations

The University of Cincinnati is required to publicly disclose whether completion of certain programs that lead or may lead to professional licensure or certification would meet a given state's educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation. Students should check the university's website for the most up-to-date information.