UNC Greensboro AGPCNP Programs

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro School of Nursing offers two pathways to the AGPCNP credential:

  • Post-Baccalaureate DNP – AGPCNP (68 credits, BSN entry, 1,140 total hours, 3 years full-time / 4 years part-time)
  • Post-Master’s DNP (30 credits, MSN/APRN entry, 4 semesters, 1,000 total hours)

Both programs are hybrid with weekly on-campus sessions at UNCG’s campus in Greensboro and online content. Clinical preceptors are arranged by the program.

Program Tracks Overview

ProgramEst. Tuition (NC Resident)Est. Duration
BSN-DNP AGPCNP$46K3 years full-time
Post-Master’s DNP$19K1.5 years

Small class sizes provide personalized faculty mentorship and access to state-of-the-art classroom and simulation spaces. Application deadline for both tracks is July 1, 2026.

Program Tracks Overview

Post-Baccalaureate DNP – AGPCNP

The BSN-DNP AGPCNP at UNC Greensboro is estimated at approximately ~$46,000 for NC residents or ~$106,000 for non-residents.

These figures combine base per-credit tuition ($307.56 NC resident/$1,184.06 non-resident across 68 credits), the AGPCNP program differential ($1,500/semester × 8 semesters), a one-time AGPCNP program fee ($1,220), and approximate mandatory campus fees (~$1,500–$1,650/semester).

The program takes 3 years full-time (8 semesters) or 4 years part-time to complete. Both plans cover the same 68 credits and 1,140 total hours.

DNP Curriculum

The BSN-DNP AGPCNP totals 68 credit hours organized across three years. The curriculum is organized in two parts:

  • Required courses (62 cr.): Builds through advanced pathophysiology, diagnostic reasoning and health assessment, pharmacologic interventions, informatics, biostatistics, leadership, applied theory, population wellbeing, three levels of primary care management, clinical synthesis, and a comprehensive clinical practicum.
  • Capstone sequence (6 cr.): Three-course scholarly seminar series covering project development, implementation, and evaluation/dissemination.
Required Courses (62 cr.):

DNP Curriculum

The 68-credit curriculum includes advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, primary care management courses, leadership development, and a three-semester scholarly project sequence:

NUR 620 – The Business of Healthcare (3 credits)
This course analyzes the U.S. healthcare system through policy, regulation, insurance, and economic forces. Students examine business models and debate strategies that support social and environmental justice.

NUR 705 – Scientific Approaches to Advance Healthcare (3 credits)
This course develops problem-solving through research methods and data analysis. Students learn to generate and apply science-based knowledge to advanced nursing practice.

NUR 708 – Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
This course applies physiologic and pathophysiologic mechanisms to clinical reasoning. Students use disease processes and compensatory responses to support advanced diagnostic decisions.

NUR 709 – Pharmacologic Interventions in Advanced Practice (3 credits)
This course applies pharmacotherapy to common health conditions. Students evaluate dosing, safety, drug interactions, and cost considerations.

NUR 713 – Diagnostic Reasoning and Health Assessment (3 credits)
This course builds advanced assessment skills across the lifespan. Students develop diagnostic reasoning and interpret laboratory and diagnostic findings.

NUR 713L – Interventional Strategies Lab (1 credit)
This lab strengthens hands-on assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills through supervised practice.

NUR 714 – Foundations of Informatics and Computational Systems (3 credits)
This course examines clinical technologies and artificial intelligence in healthcare. Students analyze their impact on decision-making, quality, and ethics.

NUR 810 – Interventional Strategies to Promote Population Wellbeing (3 credits)
This course addresses population health, equity, and social determinants. Students design strategies that improve community outcomes and prevent disease.

NUR 811 – Advanced Primary Care Management I (4 credits)
This course introduces primary care models and evidence-based treatment of acute and common chronic conditions across the lifespan.

NUR 811L – Advanced Primary Care Management I Practicum (3 credits)
This practicum develops clinical skills in managing acute and chronic illness with a focus on prevention and health promotion.

NUR 812 – Advanced Primary Care Management II (4 credits)
This course expands management strategies across all life stages. Students apply team-based approaches to complex care.

NUR 812L – Advanced Primary Care Management II Practicum (3 credits)
This practicum strengthens clinical management of diverse patient populations in primary care.

NUR 813 – Primary Care Management for Aging or Frail Adults (4 credits)
This course focuses on complex and chronic conditions in older and frail adults. Students promote dignity, comfort, and family-centered care.

NUR 813L – Aging or Frail Adults Practicum (3 credits)
This practicum builds expertise in assessing and managing older adults in primary care settings.

NUR 816 – Integrated Clinical Management in Primary Care (3 credits)
This advanced practicum emphasizes management of complex adult conditions and integration of doctoral practice competencies.

NUR 816L – Clinical Synthesis Practicum (2 credits)
This practicum integrates leadership, clinical judgment, and interprofessional collaboration in population-based care.

NUR 817 – Negotiating Role Functions in Advanced Practice (2 credits)
This course prepares students to align career goals with advanced practice roles and negotiate professional responsibilities.

NUR 818 – Biostatistical Basis for Decision-Making (3 credits)
This course applies statistical tools to evaluate treatment outcomes, disease trends, and research findings.

NUR 819 – Holistic Approaches to Leadership (3 credits)
This course develops leadership skills for managing teams and leading change in complex healthcare systems.

NUR 821L – Comprehensive Clinical Practicum (3 credits)
This practicum serves as a final clinical synthesis. Students demonstrate mastery of advanced practice competencies.

NUR 824 – Applied Theory in Advancing Practice (3 credits)
This course applies established and emerging theories to clinical and organizational practice.

Capstone Sequence (6 credits)

NUR 890A – Scholarly Seminar I: Project Development (2 credits)
Students define a population-based problem and design a quality improvement project with measurable outcomes.

NUR 890B – Scholarly Seminar II: Project Implementation (2 credits)
Students implement their project using change management and quality improvement strategies.

NUR 890C – Scholarly Seminar III: Evaluation and Dissemination (2 credits)
Students evaluate project results and present findings through professional communication channels.

View more curriculum details in the course catalog.

DNP Clinicals

Students complete 1,140 total hours — 840 direct clinical hours across five practicum courses and 300 scholarly/immersion hours through the capstone sequence. Clinical preceptors are arranged by the program. All clinical courses are face-to-face at UNCG’s campus or affiliated clinical sites.

  • NUR 811L – Advanced Primary Care Management I Practicum (180 hrs)
  • NUR 812L – Advanced Primary Care Management II Practicum (180 hrs)
  • NUR 813L – Primary Care Management for Aging or Frail Adults Practicum (180 hrs)
  • NUR 816L – Clinical Synthesis Practicum (120 hrs)
  • NUR 821L – Comprehensive Clinical Practicum (180 hrs)
  • NUR 890A, 890B, 890C – Scholarly Seminar Capstone (100 scholarly hrs each = 300 total)
  • Total: 840 direct clinical hours + 300 scholarly/immersion hours = 1,140 total
  • Clinical preceptors arranged by the program
  • All clinical courses are face-to-face
  • State-of-the-art simulation center available for clinical preparation
  • 85% of graduates employed in primary care within 6 months of completion

BSN-DNP Admissions

Admission uses a holistic review process. An interview is required for all applicants. ⚠️ International and F-1 students are not accepted into this program. Application deadline is July 1, 2026.

  • BSN from a nationally recognized accredited program
  • Current, unrestricted RN license — NC residents must hold NC licensure; out-of-state applicants must hold licensure in one of the 50 states
  • Minimum 1 year full-time clinical nursing experience
  • Prerequisite undergraduate coursework: inferential statistics, chemistry, and health assessment
  • Resume or curriculum vitae (including education, employment history, professional memberships, and community service)
  • Personal statement (400 words or fewer) addressing nursing background and future goals
  • Three professional nursing references (mix of educational and professional sources)
  • Completion of Community Standards and Campus Safety Questionnaire (required by UNC System)
  • Interview required — nonresidential international students must complete a telephone interview
  • GRE not mentioned as a requirement
  • Applications submitted through the UNCG Graduate School online portal
  • Application deadline: July 1, 2026 | Fall start

Post-Master’s DNP

The Post-Master’s DNP at UNC Greensboro is estimated at approximately ~$19,000 for NC residents or ~$45,000 for non-residents.

These figures combine base per-credit tuition ($307.56/$1,184.06 across 30 credits), the standard DNP program differential ($1,000/semester × 4 semesters), and approximate mandatory campus fees (~$1,500/semester × 4).

The program is designed to be completed in 4 semesters (Fall through Fall of the following year, approximately 1.5 years).

Full-time or part-time enrollment is available. All degree requirements must be completed within 7 academic years.

Post-Master’s DNP Curriculum

The Post-Master’s DNP totals 30 credit hours — 24 credits of required DNP core courses and a 6-credit capstone sequence. The curriculum focuses on doctoral-level leadership, systems thinking, population health, biostatistics, applied theory, professional advocacy, and the DNP scholarly project.

Students who hold fewer than 700 practicum hours from their MSN program must enroll in NUR 789 (DNP Advanced Practicum) to meet the 1,000-hour total requirement.

Required Courses (24 cr.):

  • NUR 620 – The Business of Healthcare (3 cr.)
  • NUR 705 – Scientific Approaches to Advance Healthcare (3 cr.)
  • NUR 714 – Foundations of Informatics and Computational Systems (3 cr.)
  • NUR 810 – Interventional Strategies to Promote Population Wellbeing (3 cr.)
  • NUR 818 – Biostatistical Basis for Decision-Making (3 cr.)
  • NUR 819 – Holistic Approaches to Leadership (3 cr.)
  • NUR 824 – Applied Theory in Advancing Practice (3 cr.)
  • NUR 826 – Professional Advocacy and Networking in Healthcare (3 cr.)

Capstone Sequence (6 cr.):

  • NUR 890A – Scholarly Seminar I: Project Development (2 cr.)
  • NUR 890B – Scholarly Seminar II: Project Implementation (2 cr.)
  • NUR 890C – Scholarly Seminar III: Evaluation, Conclusion, and Dissemination (2 cr.)

View more curriculum details in the course catalog.

Post-Master’s DNP Clinicals

The Post-Master’s DNP requires 1,000 total DNP practicum/immersion hours, of which prior MSN clinical hours are counted toward the total. All post-master’s DNP students must complete a minimum of 300 new DNP immersion/project hours regardless of prior hours.

  • 1,000 total post-baccalaureate practice hours required (MSN clinical hours credited toward this total)
  • Minimum 300 new DNP immersion/project hours required through the NUR 890 capstone series
  • Students with fewer than 700 MSN clinical hours must enroll in NUR 789 – DNP Advanced Practicum to meet the total requirement
  • ⚠️ Confirm your prior MSN clinical hour documentation with the program before applying

Post-Master’s DNP Admissions

Admission is open to MSN-prepared APRNs and nurses with MSN degrees in nursing specialties. An interview is required.

Application deadline is July 1, 2026.

  • MSN degree in an advanced nursing practice specialty (Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, or Nurse Anesthetist) OR MSN in a nursing specialty (Nursing Leadership/Administration, Clinical Nurse Leader, or Nursing Informatics)
  • Current APRN certification (if applicable to specialty)
  • Current, unrestricted RN license — NC residents must hold NC licensure
  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • Personal statement (400 words or fewer) addressing nursing background and future goals
  • Three professional nursing references (mix of educational and professional sources)
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  • Completion of Community Standards and Campus Safety Questionnaire
  • Interview required
  • Applications submitted through the UNCG Graduate School online portal
  • All degree requirements must be completed within 7 academic years of initial enrollment
  • Application deadline: July 1, 2026 | Fall start

Tuition

UNCG charges graduate nursing students a base per-credit tuition rate plus program-specific differentials.

Here is how the rates break down for 2026–2027:

  • Base tuition — NC resident: $307.56/credit (flat rate of $2,768/semester at 9+ credits)
  • Base tuition — non-resident: $1,184.06/credit (higher flat rate at full-time loads)
  • AGPCNP DNP program differential: $1,500/semester (applied each semester of enrollment in the BSN-DNP AGPCNP concentration)
  • Standard DNP program differential: $1,000/semester (applied to Post-Master’s DNP)
  • AGPCNP one-time program fee: $1,220
  • Mandatory campus fees: approximately $1,500–$1,654/semester at full-time loads (includes athletic, student activity, facilities, technology, transportation, security, health service, and registration fees)

Tuition and fee rates are not final until approved by the NC General Assembly and are subject to change. Use the UNCG Cashier’s Office tuition calculator for a precise estimate based on your specific credit load and enrollment status.

See the official tuition page for more details.

Accreditation

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at UNC Greensboro is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The AGPCNP concentration is ranked #56 in the 2023–24 U.S. News & World Report ranking of the best DNP programs.

The program reported a 100% AGPCNP certification pass rate in 2021, 2022, and 2023, and a 100% DNP graduate employment rate in nursing positions. Graduates are prepared to sit for the Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner national certification examination.

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