University of Cincinnati AGPCNP Programs

University of Cincinnati offers 3 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner tracks:

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – AGPCNP
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – AGPCNP (BSN to DNP)
  • Post-Graduate Certificate – AGPCNP

All programs combine flexible online coursework with in-person precepted clinical practice and on-campus immersions, preparing graduates to deliver comprehensive care to patients age 13 and older across wellness and complex conditions.

Program Tracks Overview

Program NameEst. TuitionEst. Duration
MSN AGPCNP$32,604–$36,7842 years full-time
BSN-DNP AGPCNP$62,700–$63,5363 years full-time
Post-Graduate Certificate AGPCNP$10,032–$15,048~2 years

Programs emphasize advanced skills in physical exams, diagnostics, prescribing, and holistic care while considering social, economic, and environmental factors.

Master of Science in Nursing – AGPCNP

The estimated cost for the MSN-AGPCNP program is approximately $32,604-$36,784 and takes 2 years to complete on a full-time basis.

Estimate based on 39-44 credit hours at $836 per credit hour for Ohio residents.

MSN Curriculum

The curriculum requires 39-44 credit hours and 504 clinical hours completed over six semesters.

Semester 1:

NURS8004 – Biostatistics for Evidence-based Practice (2–3 credits)
This course teaches core biostatistics used in nursing research and evidence-based care. Students interpret data results and judge study analyses to support sound practice decisions.

NURS8022 – Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology (3–4 credits)
This course connects advanced physiology and pathophysiology to clinical signs and symptoms across the lifespan. Students use disease mechanisms to support therapy selection and care planning.

Semester 2:

NURS8002 – Theoretical Basis for Clinical Reasoning (2–3 credits)
This course reviews nursing and related theories that guide practice and research. Students apply theory to strengthen clinical reasoning and evidence-based decisions.

NURS8020C – Advanced Health Assessment (3 credits)
This course builds comprehensive and focused assessment skills for advanced practice nursing. Students practice lifespan assessment and refine data collection and interpretation for clinical decision making.

Semester 3:

NURS8026 – Differential Diagnosis for the APN (3 credits)
This course strengthens diagnostic reasoning using histories, exam findings, and diagnostic studies. Students develop differential diagnoses and choose appropriate tests using a symptom-focused approach.

NURS8024 – Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses (3 credits)
This course prepares advanced practice nurses to use major drug classes across acute and chronic care. Students study actions, dosing, adverse effects, interactions, and safe prescribing, including required legal and ethical content.

Semester 4:

ANNP8040 – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Practicum I (2 credits)
This first clinical practicum builds skills in history taking and physical exams in adult-gerontology primary care. Students begin applying pharmacology and evidence to screening and early management decisions while developing the NP role.

ANNP8050 – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Seminar I (1 credit)
This seminar supports Practicum I through guided case discussion. Students refine screening and assessment thinking and begin early capstone planning.

NURS8006 – Research and Best Evidence for Clinical Reasoning (2–3 credits)
This course focuses on moving best evidence into clinical care to improve outcomes. Students practice evidence translation methods that support real-world decision making.

ANNP8030 – Clinical Management of Adult Health Problems for the Advance Practice Nurse I (3 credits)
This course teaches assessment, diagnosis, and management for common adult conditions using holistic, team-based care. Students integrate non-drug and drug therapies, cultural and risk-based care, and evidence critique across systems such as pulmonary, cardiac, neuro, endocrine, and psychosocial health.

Semester 5:

ANNP8042 – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Practicum II (3 credits)
This second practicum expands clinical work to comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Students emphasize patient education and apply evidence and pharmacology while strengthening advanced practice role skills.

ANNP8052 – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Seminar II (1 credit)
This seminar pairs with Practicum II for case review and role development. Students design and evaluate patient education tools and move forward with capstone implementation.

ANNP8032 – Clinical Management of Adult Health Problems for the Advance Practice Nurse II (3 credits)
This course continues adult primary care management with added body systems and problem areas. Students apply evidence-based decision making to renal/GU/GYN, GI, heme/onc, skin, EENT, and musculoskeletal conditions using integrated treatment planning.

Semester 6:

ANNP8044 – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Practicum III (4 credits)
This final practicum strengthens full-scope primary care management from assessment through evaluation. Students demonstrate advanced practice roles, including collaboration and care coordination, while integrating pharmacology and evidence-based care.

ANNP8054 – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Seminar/Capstone III (2 credits)
This final seminar supports practicum case discussion and readiness for independent NP practice. Students complete the capstone project and focus on professional role expectations and transition to practice.

NURS8008 – Healthcare Policy for the Advanced Practice Nurse (2–3 credits)
This course examines how policy decisions shape health care delivery and patient outcomes. Students analyze political, economic, ethical, and social forces and practice advocacy planning for advanced nursing roles.

MSN Clinicals

Clinical requirements total 504 hours distributed across three practicum courses (ANNP8040, ANNP8042, ANNP8044) totaling 9 clinical credit hours. Students complete in-person precepted clinical practice in primary care and outpatient settings serving adolescent through older adult populations.

MSN Admissions Requirements

  • Current, active, unrestricted RN licensure with no disciplinary action
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from ACEN (formerly NLNAC) or CCNE-accredited institution
  • Minimum overall BSN GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale (recommended)
  • Minimum science GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
  • Completion of undergraduate statistics course with minimum 2.0 on 4.0 scale
  • Minimum one year of RN experience in the United States
  • Official transcripts from all schools previously attended
  • Three letters of reference from individuals who can attest to academic and professional skills
  • Goal statement (500-700 words) demonstrating understanding of specialty area, interest in specialty, preparedness for program, and post-graduation goals
  • CV or resume in PDF format including employment history, military service, community service, professional associations, certifications, publications, and presentations
  • NursingCAS application fee: $80
  • UC Graduate School application fee: $65 ($70 for international students)
  • Matriculation fee upon acceptance: $300 (non-refundable, applied toward first-semester tuition)
  • Application deadlines: Summer 2026 (March 15, 2026), Fall 2026 (July 1, 2026)

Doctor of Nursing Practice – AGPCNP (BSN to DNP)

The estimated cost for the DNP-AGPCNP program is approximately $62,700-$63,536 and takes 3 years to complete on a full-time basis. Estimate based on 75-76 credit hours at $836 per credit hour for Ohio residents.

DNP Curriculum

The curriculum requires 75-76 credit hours completed over nine semesters, combining DNP core courses with AGPCNP specialty coursework.

Semester 1:

  • NDNP9001 – Informatics for DNP Practice (2 credits)
  • NURS8004 – Biostatistics for Evidence-based Practice (2-3 credits)
  • NDNP9005 – DNP Scholarly Writing (2 credits)

Semester 2:

  • NDNP9015 – Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (3 credits)
  • NURS8022 – Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology (3-4 credits)
  • NDNP8004 – Developing the DNP Scholar (3 credits)

Semester 3:

  • NURS8002 – Theoretical Basis for Clinical Reasoning (2-3 credits)
  • ANCH8001 – Principles of Population Health (3 credits)

Semester 4:

  • NURS8020C – Advanced Health Assessment (3 credits)
  • NDNP9006 – Essentials of Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice (4 credits)
  • NURS9009 – Health Care Policy for the Doctoral Prepared Nurse (3 credits)

Semester 5:

  • NDNP9030 – Planning, Management, and Evaluation of Programs and Projects (4 credits)
  • NURS8024 – Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses (3 credits)
  • NURS8026 – Differential Diagnosis for the APN (3 credits)

Semester 6:

  • ANNP8040 – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Practicum I (2 credits)
  • ANNP8050 – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Seminar I (1 credit)
  • ANNP8030 – Clinical Management of Adult Health Problems for the Advance Practice Nurse I (3 credits)

Semester 7:

  • NDNP9025 – DNP Practicum: Strategy Development (3 credits)
  • ANNP8042 – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Practicum II (3 credits)
  • ANNP8052 – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Seminar II (1 credit)
  • ANNP8032 – Clinical Management of Adult Health Problems for the Advance Practice Nurse II (3 credits)

Semester 8:

  • ANNP8044 – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Practicum III (4 credits)
  • NDNP9035 – DNP Practicum: Implementation (3 credits)
  • ANNP8054 – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Seminar/Capstone III (2 credits)

Semester 9:

  • NDNP9038 – DNP Practicum: Analysis and Dissemination Planning (3 credits)
  • NDNP9040 – DNP Leadership Seminar: Synthesis of the Leadership Role (2 credits)
  • Free Electives (3 credits from approved list)

Elective Options:

  • ANCH8015 – Social Determinants of Health (3 credits)
  • ANCH8016 – Population Density (3 credits)
  • HI7072 – Leveraging Analytics and Business Intelligence Tools for Healthcare (3 credits)
  • NURS7002 – Health Issues of Vulnerable & Marginalized Populations (3 credits)
  • NURS8075 – Global Health (3 credits)
  • NDNP9042 – DNP Manuscript Writing Seminar (3 credits, requires chair permission)

DNP Clinicals

Clinical requirements include AGPCNP practicum hours across three practicum courses (ANNP8040, ANNP8042, ANNP8044) plus DNP project practicum hours (NDNP9025, NDNP9035, NDNP9038). Students complete in-person precepted clinical practice in primary care settings and DNP scholarly project implementation sites.

DNP Admissions Requirements

  • Current, active, unrestricted RN licensure with no disciplinary action
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from ACEN (formerly NLNAC) or CCNE-accredited institution
  • Minimum overall BSN GPA of 3.25 on 4.0 scale (recommended)
  • Minimum science GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
  • Minimum undergraduate statistics GPA of 2.0 on 4.0 scale
  • Minimum one year of RN experience in the United States at time of application
  • Official transcripts from all schools previously attended verified through NursingCAS
  • Three letters of reference from individuals who can attest to academic and professional skills
  • Goal statement (500-700 words) serving as academic writing sample
  • CV or resume in PDF format
  • NursingCAS application fee: $80
  • UC Graduate School application fee: $65 ($70 for international students)
  • Matriculation fee upon acceptance: $300 (non-refundable, applied toward first-semester tuition)
  • Application deadline: July 1, 2026 for Fall 2026 start (admits fall semester only)

Post-Graduate Certificate – AGPCNP

The estimated cost for the Post-Graduate AGPCNP Certificate is approximately $10,032-$15,048 (based on 12-18 credit hours at $836 per credit hour for Ohio residents) depending on individualized transcript evaluation.

Certificate Curriculum

Certificate requirements range from 12-18 credit hours based on individualized evaluation of student transcripts. Program duration is approximately 2 years.

Required Courses:

  • NURS8026 – Differential Diagnosis for the APN (3 credits)
  • ANNP8030 – Clinical Management of Adult Health Problems for the Advance Practice Nurse I (3 credits)
  • ANNP8032 – Clinical Management of Adult Health Problems for the Advance Practice Nurse II (3 credits)
  • ANNP8056 – Post-Master’s Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Internship I (1 credit)
  • ANNP8057 – Post-Master’s Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Internship II (1 credit)
  • ANNP8058 – Post-Master’s Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Internship III (1 credit)

Additional courses may be required based on gap analysis of prior graduate coursework.

Certificate Clinicals

Clinical requirements are completed through three internship courses (ANNP8056, ANNP8057, ANNP8058) totaling 3 clinical credit hours. Students complete in-person precepted clinical practice in primary care settings serving adolescent through older adult populations.

Certificate Admissions Requirements

  • Current, active, unrestricted RN licensure with no disciplinary action
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from ACEN (formerly NLNAC) or CCNE-accredited institution
  • Master of Science in Nursing from ACEN or CCNE-accredited institution
  • Minimum overall BSN GPA of 3.25 on 4.0 scale (recommended)
  • Minimum science GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
  • Minimum undergraduate statistics GPA of 2.0 on 4.0 scale
  • Minimum one year of RN experience in the United States
  • Applicants must live in Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana
  • Official transcripts from all schools previously attended sent directly to NursingCAS
  • Three letters of reference from individuals who can attest to academic and professional skills
  • CV or resume in PDF format including employment history, military service, community service, professional associations, certifications, publications, and presentations
  • NursingCAS application fee: $80
  • UC Graduate School application fee: $65
  • Application deadlines: Spring 2026 (October 15, 2025), Summer 2026 (March 15, 2026), Fall 2026 (June 1, 2026)

Tuition

Graduate tuition for Ohio residents is $836 per credit hour for part-time enrollment (9 credits or fewer) and $8,359 per semester for full-time enrollment (10+ credits).

Non-residents pay $851 per credit hour part-time or $8,509 per semester full-time. Additional fees include online learning fee of $57 per credit hour (part-time) or $563 per semester (full-time).

See the official tuition page for more details.

Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing programs are accredited by ACEN and CCNE and nationally recognized for academic standards, technology application, and research activity.

The MSN-AGPCNP, DNP-AGPCNP, and Post-Graduate Certificate curricula prepare graduates to sit for American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AGNP-C) and American Nurses Credentialing Center (AGPCNP-BC) national certification examinations.

Students receive comprehensive support from enrollment services advisors, student success coordinators, and clinical site coordinators throughout their educational journey.

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