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 nursing professionals, including:

• 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 working nurses who want to advance their education. 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 is designed for students who want to become registered nurses. 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 nurses who want to specialize in a particular area. 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 become advanced practice registered nurses. 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 nurses who want to specialize in a particular area. The program includes:

• Nursing Education
• Systems Leadership
• FAQ

Master of Science in Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing program is designed for nurses who want to become advanced practice registered nurses. 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 nurses who want to specialize in a particular area. 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 is designed for nurses who want to become advanced practice registered nurses. 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 is designed for nurses who want to become nurse researchers. The program includes:

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

Public Health Nursing DNP

The Public Health Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at UC College of Nursing prepares nurses to respond to public health emergencies and lead efforts to advance public health initiatives at local, state, tribal, federal, and global levels.

The DNP curriculum includes evidence-based practice, quality improvement, policy, informatics, and leadership.

Program delivery combines flexible online coursework with in-person precepted clinical practice.

Admission Requirements

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

Application Deadline

All BSN to DNP programs, except Nurse Anesthesia, admit for the fall semester start only. The application window for programs could close early, if maximum capacity is reached.

Public Health Nursing DNP Semester Start | Application Deadline | Class Start
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Fall 2026 | July 1, 2026 | Aug. 24, 2026

Tuition & Fees

Table A | Tuition & Fees Enrollment | Ohio Resident
| Non-Resident
| Online Learning Fee
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Part Time (9 credits or fewer)
| $836 per credit
| $851 per credit
| $57 per credit
Full Time (10 credits or more)
| $8,359 per semester
| $8,509 per semester
| $563 per semester

Application Process

All information required to apply to our Doctor of Nursing Practice programs should be submitted through NursingCAS.

• Transcripts: Official transcripts from all schools previously attended, including community colleges and two- and four-year colleges and universities should be sent directly to NursingCAS.
• Resume: Provide your CV or resume in PDF format.
• References: Three letters of reference from individuals who can attest to your academic and professional skills.
• Goal Statement: Your goal statement should demonstrate a clear understanding of the specialty area you are applying for, explain your interest in the specialty, highlight your preparedness and reasons for pursuing the program, and describe your goals after graduation.

State Restrictions and State-Specific Requirements for Online Programs

• State Restrictions: As a result of state boards of nursing and the U.S. Department of Education's higher education regulation changes, UC College of Nursing cannot accept applications for our online programs from students who live in the following states: Arizona, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee.
• State-Specific Requirements: Kansas, Washington

International Student Restrictions

An international student is defined as someone who holds citizenship in another country and is not a permanent resident of the United States. International students are admissible to our online programs, providing they meet the above prerequisites and commit to doing their clinical requirements in the United States.

Clinical Restrictions

We cannot admit residents of U.S. Territories or in a country outside of the U.S. Only persons serving in the military who reside on a military base and can complete clinical requirements on the military base should apply to our College of Nursing graduate online programs. Prior to application to our program, the prospective student should confirm that they will have the ability to complete clinical requirements on the military base.

Federal Regulations

Federal regulations require the University of Cincinnati 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 (regardless of whether the program is on-ground, online, or hybrid). To learn whether a University program meets a given state’s educational requirements, please visit the University of Cincinnati State Authorization webpage.