PhD in Nursing Practice (PhD)

Tuition is Tuition is $1,200 per credit hour for the Doctor of Nursing Practice programme..

This doctoral programme prepares nurses to lead in clinical and systems-level healthcare roles. Graduates are qualified to address complex healthcare challenges through evidence-based practice and policy advocacy. The programme emphasizes quality improvement, patient outcomes, and organizational leadership. Students complete an experiential clinical project focused on solving real-world healthcare problems.

Focus areas include organizational and systems leadership.

The programme requires 60 credits, including coursework, a clinical project, and leadership-focused studies. All credits are for the full DNP degree, not a concentration.

Graduates pursue roles as clinical leaders, healthcare policy advocates, and quality improvement specialists in hospitals, health systems, and public health organizations.

Applicants must hold a master's degree in nursing with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Required documents include transcripts, a resume, and a personal statement. A current nursing license is mandatory.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. Fully online, part-time, with a typical duration of two years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 85% of applicants.

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, now known as MCPHS University, focuses its academic work on health and life sciences. Its programs range from undergraduate study to graduate degrees and professional education. Students can choose from more than 100 programs across more than two dozen fields, including pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, acupuncture, dental hygiene, public health, medical and molecular biology, and premedical health studies.

Learning combines classrooms, laboratories, and clinics with professional experiences. Faculty members work across areas such as psychology, acupuncture, public health, and graphic medicine, while research includes pregnancy-induced hypertension and other health-related topics. Students may also take part in technology-focused projects addressing challenges identified by local community health centers. Professional education programs provide flexible options for organizations and employees seeking further study in health and life sciences.

MCPHS has campuses in Boston, Worcester, and Manchester, New Hampshire. The Boston campus offers access to a city setting, with events including a campus life fair, career fairs, and welcome activities for new students. Students and families can work with the university on financial planning, and financial aid is available to many students. Across its campuses, MCPHS offers an academic environment centered on teaching, student success, health care, and efforts to create a healthier, more equitable world.