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Thomas Jefferson University

School Information Updated January, 2026

Degree Type

DNP

Program Length

36 months, full time

Credit Hours

74 credit hours

Starting Month

January

Application Deadline

June

Program Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.

Current licensure as a registered nurse.

A minimum of one year experience in a critical care setting (2 or more years preferred).

A minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants who have earned an undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or better are not required to present GRE or MAT test results. Applicants whose undergraduate GPA is 3.1 or below must present evidence of one of the following: Competitive scores on the GRE, GRE Writing Examination, MAT, or grades of B or better in 2 core graduate nursing courses taken at TJU as a non-degree student.

Required Certifications: PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), and CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation).

Course Prerequisites: Statistics, Nursing Research, and Physical Assessment.

Contact

ph: (215) 503-9427
email: JSNAdmissions@jefferson.edu
web: www.jefferson.edu

Program data compiled by TheCRNA.com. Please verify details directly with the university or program.


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