The University of Missouri-Kansas City offers 3 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner tracks:
- MSN AGPCNP
- Post-Master’s DNP AGPCNP
- Post-Master’s Certificate AGPCNP
All three tracks are delivered in a hybrid format — primarily online with required on-campus components — and carry the same per-credit cost of $922.75 regardless of the student’s home state (for authorized states). UMKC uses a two-step application process through both the UMKC admissions portal and NursingCAS.
Spring and summer starts are available for all three tracks; the certificate also accepts fall starts. State authorization restrictions apply, and students should verify their state’s status before applying.
Program Tracks Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MSN AGPCNP | $42,447 | 2 years (full-time) / 3 years (part-time) |
| Post-Master’s DNP AGPCNP | $68,284 | 2 years (full-time) / 3 years (part-time) |
| Post-Master’s Certificate AGPCNP | $16,610 | ~12–18 months |
UMKC publishes exact cost estimates for all three AGPCNP tracks — $16,610 for the certificate, $42,447 for the MSN, and $68,284 for the post-master’s DNP — and charges the same in-state rate for all authorized-state students nationwide, making it one of the most transparently priced AGPCNP programs available.
MSN AGPCNP
The estimated cost for the MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is $42,447 (46 credits × $922.75/credit, per 2025–26 rates).
The program takes 2 years to complete full-time or 3 years part-time.
MSN Curriculum
The MSN AGPCNP requires 46 total credits structured as 15 credits of MSN core coursework and 31 credits of AGNP track-specific content. The core covers health promotion across the lifespan, cultural diversity and values, healthcare policy and advocacy, theoretical foundations, and nursing research.
The AGNP track adds ethics, advanced health assessment skills, diagnostic reasoning, advanced pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, pharmacology, two primary care clinical courses, a synthesis practicum, and a clinical institute.
Full-time students begin in summer and take three courses per semester; part-time students take one to two courses per semester.
MSN core courses (15 credits):
- NURSE 5526 – Health Promotion Across the Lifespan (3 cr)
- NURSE 5527 – Cultural Diversity and Values (3 cr)
- NURSE 5528 – Healthcare Policy and Advocacy (3 cr)
- NURSE 5550 – Theoretical Foundations in Nursing (3 cr)
- NURSE 5555 – Nursing Research (3 cr)
AGNP track courses (31 credits):
- NURSE 5529 – Ethics in Advanced Practice and Research (3 cr)
- NURSE 5544 – Advanced Health Assessment Skills (2 cr)
- NURSE 5547A – Diagnostic Reasoning/Advanced Assessment (3 cr)
- NURSE 5548 – Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan (3 cr)
- NURSE 5549R – Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics: Application for Graduate-Prepared Nurses (1 cr)
- NURSE 5549 – Pharmacology Across the Life Span for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 cr)
- NURSE 5564A – Primary Care of Adults I (5 cr)
- NURSE 5566A – Primary Care of Adult-Gerontology II (5 cr)
- NURSE 5572 – Advanced Nursing Practice: Synthesis Practicum (5 cr)
- NURSE 5601 – Clinical Institute I (1 cr)
MSN Clinicals
Clinical requirements are completed on-site in a health care facility across the primary care clinical courses and synthesis practicum. UMKC requires one on-campus residency per semester during the clinical sequence and two on-campus clinical institutes over the course of the program.
Specific total clinical hours are not stated on the official program page — prospective students should confirm the hour requirement with the program directly.
- Clinical courses: NURSE 5564A (Primary Care Adults I, 5 cr), NURSE 5566A (Primary Care AG II, 5 cr), NURSE 5572 (Synthesis Practicum, 5 cr)
- One on-campus residency required per semester during clinical sequence
- Two on-campus clinical institutes required during the program
- Clinical settings: community and outpatient primary care
- Total clinical hours not explicitly stated — contact the program to confirm
MSN Admissions
The MSN AGPCNP requires a BSN from a CCNE- or AACN-accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.2; personal interview required.
- BSN from a CCNE- or AACN-accredited institution required
- Minimum GPA: 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (calculated on last 60 hours of BSN)
- Current unencumbered Missouri RN licensure OR unencumbered licensure in the state where clinical requirements are completed
- Prerequisite courses (grade B or higher): graduate-level statistics AND undergraduate health assessment (may be taken first semester but recommended before applying)
- Two-step application: UMKC online application + NursingCAS program application
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended (submitted to UMKC Admissions only — not via NursingCAS)
- Three evaluation forms: immediate supervisor, BSN faculty professor, professional reference (no co-workers, patients, friends, or family)
- Current resume reflecting all RN experience
- Proof of RN licensure
- Personal statement (1 page maximum, specific to the AGNP role)
- Personal interview required
- Application fee: $45 domestic / $75 international
- Spring start deadline: October 18; Summer start deadline: March 7
- No GRE required
Post-Master’s DNP AGPCNP
The estimated cost for the Post-Master’s DNP Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at UMKC is $68,284 (74 credits × $922.75/credit, per 2025–26 rates). The program takes 2 years to complete full-time or 3 years part-time.
DNP Curriculum
The post-master’s DNP AGPCNP requires 74 total credits and builds on the full NP core — including the AGNP-specific clinical courses from the MSN — with an additional DNP leadership and evidence-based practice layer.
The DNP core adds healthcare systems and leadership, theory development, healthcare economics and quality, two courses in application of evidence-based practice, healthcare outcomes and epidemiology, and additional clinical institute coursework.
AGNP-specific DNP courses include a third clinical course (Clinical III, 4 credits) and an advanced synthesis practicum (5 credits) beyond what the MSN covers.
Full-time students take three courses per semester; part-time students take one to two courses per semester.
AGNP track courses (DNP-specific additions):
- NURSE 5564A – Primary Care of Adults I (5 cr)
- NURSE 5566A – Primary Care of Adult-Gerontology II (5 cr)
- NURSE 5621A – Clinical III – Adult Gerontology (4 cr)
- NURSE 5623A – Advanced Nursing Practice: Synthesis Practicum (5 cr)
Additional DNP core courses:
- NURSE 5602 – Healthcare Systems and Leadership (3 cr)
- NURSE 5608 – Theory Development I (3 cr)
- NURSE 5611 – Healthcare Economics and Quality (3 cr)
- NURSE 5613 – Application of Evidence-Based Practice I (3 cr)
- NURSE 5617 / 5617B – Application of Evidence-Based Practice II (3 cr)
- NURSE 5629 – Clinical Institute III (3 cr)
- NURSE 5637 – Healthcare Outcomes and Epidemiology (3 cr)
DNP Clinicals
DNP students complete clinical rotations that can be arranged near their physical location. A mandatory summer residency at the Kansas City campus is required, and clinical residencies are scheduled each semester a student is enrolled in a clinical course.
Total clinical hours are not explicitly stated on the official program page — prospective students should confirm directly with the program.
- Clinical courses: NURSE 5564A, 5566A, 5621A (Clinical III, 4 cr), 5623A (Synthesis Practicum, 5 cr)
- Mandatory summer residency at Kansas City campus (once, as part of coursework)
- Clinical residencies required each semester clinical courses are active
- Clinical rotations arranged near student’s location
DNP Admissions
The post-master’s DNP requires an MSN from a CCNE- or AACN-accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.2; personal interview required.
- MSN from a CCNE- or AACN-accredited institution required
- Minimum GPA: 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
- Current unencumbered Missouri RN licensure OR unencumbered licensure in state of clinical completion
- Prerequisite MSN courses (grade B or higher): MSN nursing theory, MSN nursing research, and graduate-level statistics (statistics may be taken first semester of DNP)
- Two-step application: UMKC application + NursingCAS
- Official transcripts from all institutions (UMKC Admissions only)
- Three evaluation forms: immediate supervisor, MSN faculty professor, professional reference
- Resume, proof of RN licensure, personal statement (1 page max)
- Personal interview required
- Application fee: $45 domestic / $75 international
- Spring start deadline: October 18; Summer start deadline: March 7
Post-Master’s Certificate AGPCNP
The estimated cost for the Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at UMKC is $16,610 (18 standard credits × $922.75/credit, per 2025–26 rates).
The program is designed to complete in approximately 12–18 months, and credits are transferable toward the DNP program for graduates who choose to continue.
Certificate Curriculum
The standard post-master’s certificate requires 18 credits, but the actual number of credits depends on the student’s prior graduate coursework. Four courses are required for all students; four additional courses may be required if prerequisite content is not documented from a prior MSN or DNP program.
The certificate is designed to feed directly into the post-master’s DNP, allowing nurses to credential at the certificate level before continuing to the doctoral degree.
Required courses (18 credits):
- NURSE 5549 – Pharmacology Across the Life Span for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 cr)
- NURSE 5564A – Primary Care of Adults I (5 cr)
- NURSE 5566A – Primary Care of Adult-Gerontology II (5 cr)
- NURSE 5572 – Advanced Nursing Practice: Synthesis Practicum (5 cr)
Additional courses that may be required based on prior coursework:
- NURSE 5526 – Health Promotion Across the Lifespan (3 cr)
- NURSE 5544 – Advanced Health Assessment Skills (2 cr)
- NURSE 5547 – Diagnostic Reasoning/Advanced Assessment (3 cr)
- NURSE 5548 – Advanced Lifespan Pathophysiology (3 cr)
Certificate Clinicals
Clinical requirements are embedded in the Primary Care I, Primary Care II, and Synthesis Practicum courses. On-campus residencies are required during the clinical course sequence. Total clinical hours are not stated on the official program page — contact the program directly to confirm.
- Clinical courses: NURSE 5564A (Primary Care Adults I), 5566A (Primary Care AG II), 5572 (Synthesis Practicum)
- On-campus residencies required during clinical course semesters
- Clinical settings: community and outpatient primary care
- Total clinical hours not explicitly stated — contact the program to confirm
Certificate Admissions
The post-master’s certificate requires an MSN or DNP from a CCNE- or AACN-accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.2; personal interview required. Three start dates are available (spring, summer, fall).
- MSN or DNP from a CCNE- or AACN-accredited institution required
- Minimum GPA: 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
- Current unencumbered Missouri RN licensure OR state of clinical completion
- Prerequisite graduate-level coursework (from prior MSN/DNP or completed at UMKC): Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology, Advanced Health Assessment, Diagnostic Reasoning, and Health Promotion
- Two-step application: UMKC application + NursingCAS
- Official transcripts from all institutions (UMKC Admissions only)
- Three evaluation forms: immediate supervisor, MSN faculty professor, professional reference
- Resume, proof of RN licensure, personal statement (1 page max)
- Personal interview required
- Application fee: $45 domestic / $75 international
- Spring deadline: October 18; Summer/Fall deadline: March 7
Tuition
UMKC charges $922.75 per credit hour across all three AGPCNP programs, composed of a graduate tuition rate of $779.50/credit, a simulation lab fee of $84.75/credit, and an online course fee of $58.50/credit (2025–26 rates).
Importantly, UMKC extends in-state tuition to students in all states where it is authorized to deliver the online program, eliminating a common cost differential for out-of-state nurses. Published total estimates are $42,447 (MSN), $68,284 (DNP), and $16,610 (certificate at standard 18 credits).
These estimates do not include nursing clinical fees that may apply; students should contact UMKC Cashiers for the full fee schedule.
See the official cost estimate page for more details.
Accreditation
The MSN, DNP, and post-master’s certificate programs at the UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies are each accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The University of Missouri-Kansas City is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Graduates of all three AGPCNP tracks are eligible to sit for the AGPCNP certification examination through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
UMKC to Other Missouri AGPCNP Programs
- Barnes-Jewish College - St. Louis
- University of Missouri-St. Louis - St. Louis