University of Delaware (UD) School of Nursing offers 3 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner tracks:
- DNP – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- 100% online with occasional on-campus intensives
- Full-time (3 years) or part-time (5 years)
- 100% board pass rate and 100% clinical placement support
- MSN – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- ⚠️ Currently not enrolling new students — contact UD for updates
- 100% online with occasional on-campus intensives
- Part-time, 2–3 years
- Post-Master’s Certificate – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
- 100% online, individualized plan of study
- 1–2 years part-time
- Minimum 750 clinical hours
Program Tracks Overview
| Program Name | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration |
|---|---|---|
| DNP AGPCNP | $81,468 | 3 years full-time or 5 years part-time |
| MSN AGPCNP | $41,642 | 2–3 years part-time |
| Certificate | $21,264–$35,440 | 1–2 years part-time |
The University of Delaware School of Nursing stands out for its dedicated clinical placement team — unlike most programs, UD actively partners with students to secure preceptors nationwide rather than placing that burden solely on the student.
A College of Health Sciences Dean’s Scholarship reduces MSN and certificate tuition to $886/credit for all students, making UD competitive on cost despite offering doctoral-level programming.
UD also boasts a 100% board pass rate across its graduate NP programs.
DNP – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
The estimated cost for the DNP-AGNP program is approximately $81,468 (73 minimum credits × $1,116/credit) and takes 3 years to complete on a full-time basis, or 5 years part-time.
Online DNP students are exempt from most mandatory campus fees, keeping total out-of-pocket costs close to tuition alone.
DNP Curriculum
The DNP-AGNP requires a minimum of 73 credits combining NP core courses, DNP doctoral core coursework, and AGNP concentration courses. Students also complete a four-part DNP project spanning problem identification through evaluation.
NP Core Courses
- NURS 618 – The Role of the Nurse Practitioner (2 cr.)
- NURS 620 – Advanced Health Assessment (3 cr.)
- NURS 621 – Advanced Pathophysiology (3 cr.)
- NURS 622 – Advanced Pharmacology (3 cr.)
- NURS 630 – Advanced Diagnostic Reasoning (2 cr.)
- NURS 667 – Seminar (2 cr.)
- NURS 921 – Clinical Role Immersion (3 cr.)
DNP Core Courses
- EPID 603 – Biostatistics for Health Sciences I (3 cr.)
- NURS 813 – Leadership and Innovation in Population Health (3 cr.)
- NURS 843 – Policy & Finance for Healthcare Delivery (3 cr.)
- NURS 844 – Population Health Informatics (3 cr.)
- NURS 852 – Integrated Healthcare Delivery (3 cr.)
- NURS 870 – Writing for Dissemination (2 cr.)
- NURS 873 – DNP Project I: Problem Identification (1–3 cr.)
- NURS 874 – DNP Project II: Planning & Development (1–3 cr.)
- NURS 881 – Advanced Population Health (3 cr.)
- NURS 883 – Evidence-Based Practice I: Methods (3 cr.)
- NURS 886 – Evidence-Based Practice II: Translation (3 cr.)
- NURS 900 – DNP Project III: Implementation (2–3 cr.)
- NURS 910 – DNP Project IV: Evaluation (1 cr.)
AGNP Concentration Courses
- NURS 678 – Primary Care of Women (2 cr.)
- NURS 691 – Primary Care I (4 cr.)
- NURS 692 – Primary Care NP Practicum I (3 cr.)
- NURS 693 – Primary Care II (4 cr.)
- NURS 694 – Primary Care Practicum II (3 cr.)
- NURS 695 – Primary Care of Frail/Older Adults (3 cr.)
- NURS 698 – Primary Care NP Practicum: Women’s Health (2 cr.)
- NURS 699 – Primary Care NP Practicum: Frail/Older Adults (1–3 cr.)
See the course catalog page for more details.
DNP Clinicals
The DNP-AGNP requires 1,120 total clinical hours (784 direct care, 336 indirect). UD’s dedicated clinical placement team actively partners with students to secure preceptors — rotations can be completed in any state, subject to faculty approval and contractual arrangements between the clinical agency and UD.
- 1,120 total clinical hours (784 direct / 336 indirect)
- Clinical rotations available in any state
- UD placement team collaboratively sources preceptors — not solely the student’s responsibility
- Delaware nursing license required (or compact state license with DE reciprocity)
- On-campus intensive experiences required 2–8 days per semester
- Up to 9 graduate credits may transfer from another program, pending approval
DNP Admissions
Post-Baccalaureate Applicants:
- BSN from ACEN or CCNE-accredited program
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Active RN license in Delaware or a compact state (or demonstrated eligibility before start)
- Minimum 1 year of clinical RN experience
- Written career goals statement
- Three letters of recommendation (mix of academic doctoral-level and professional sources)
- Successful interview with DNP faculty and graduate leadership
- Writing sample demonstrating competence in written communication
- Curriculum vitae or résumé
- TOEFL or IELTS required for non-native English speakers (within last 2 years)
- GRE not required
- Application deadline: July 1
Post-Master’s Applicants:
- MSN from ACEN or CCNE-accredited program with national NP certification
- Graduate GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Letter from master’s program documenting advanced practice clinical hours completed
MSN – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
⚠️ This program is currently not enrolling new students. The information below is provided for reference — contact UD directly for enrollment updates.
The estimated cost for the MSN-AGNP program is approximately $41,642 (47 credits × $886/credit with Dean’s Scholarship) and takes 2–3 years part-time. Online MSN students enrolled in a Master’s Online (MOL) plan are exempt from the Student Center Fee, Student Wellbeing Fee, and Graduate Recreation Fee, keeping additional costs minimal.
MSN Curriculum
The 47-credit MSN-AGNP combines NP core courses with AGNP concentration coursework and 748 practicum hours across four clinical courses.
NP Core Courses
- NURS 618 – The Role of the Nurse Practitioner (2 cr.)
- NURS 620 – Advanced Health Assessment (3 cr.)
- NURS 621 – Advanced Pathophysiology (3 cr.)
- NURS 622 – Advanced Pharmacology (3 cr.)
- NURS 630 – Advanced Diagnostic Reasoning (2 cr.)
- NURS 617 – Seminar: Concepts for Advanced Healthcare Delivery (3 cr.)
- NURS 628 – Nursing Research (3 cr.)
- NURS 619 – Seminar: Financial Management for Healthcare Practitioners (2 cr.)
- NURS 921 – Clinical Role Immersion (3 cr. | 204 hrs)
AGNP Concentration Courses
NURS 678 – Primary Care of Women (2 credits)
This course examines primary care for women across the lifespan with emphasis on reproductive and gynecologic health. Students study the normal reproductive cycle and learn to manage common women’s health concerns encountered in primary care settings. Instruction also covers strategies for health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment of selected acute and chronic conditions affecting women.
NURS 691 – Primary Care I (4 credits)
This course introduces diagnosis and management of common health conditions in primary care practice. Students develop clinical strategies for health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses affecting adolescents and adults. The course establishes foundational decision-making skills required for nurse practitioner practice.
NURS 692 – Primary Care NP Practicum I (3 credits)
This practicum provides the first supervised clinical experience for nurse practitioner students in primary care settings. Students apply knowledge from advanced assessment, pharmacology, and pathophysiology courses while caring for adolescent and adult patients. Under preceptor supervision, learners begin managing common acute and chronic conditions while developing clinical judgment skills.
NURS 693 – Primary Care II (4 credits)
This course builds on Primary Care I by expanding diagnostic reasoning and treatment planning in primary care practice. Students refine strategies for managing acute episodic illnesses and chronic health conditions commonly seen in outpatient settings. The course strengthens clinical decision-making related to prevention, assessment, and ongoing patient management.
NURS 694 – Primary Care Practicum II (3 credits)
This clinical practicum advances students’ experience in diagnosing and managing health conditions in primary care environments. Under supervision of clinical preceptors, students care for adolescent and adult patients while applying knowledge from concurrent coursework. Emphasis is placed on improving clinical reasoning and patient management skills at an advanced beginner level.
NURS 695 – Primary Care of Frail/Older Adults (3 credits)
This course focuses on comprehensive primary care for aging and frail older adult populations. Students study physiologic changes associated with aging along with the social, economic, and ethical factors that influence care delivery. The course emphasizes recognition and management of geriatric syndromes and atypical disease presentations common among older adults.
NURS 698 – Primary Care NP Practicum: Women’s Health (2 credits)
This practicum provides clinical training focused on women’s health in primary care settings. Students work with clinical preceptors to evaluate and manage common acute and chronic conditions affecting women. The experience strengthens clinical assessment, treatment planning, and patient education skills within women’s health populations.
NURS 699 – Primary Care NP Practicum: Frail/Older Adults (1–3 credits)
This clinical practicum prepares students to manage health concerns affecting frail and older adult patients. Under supervision, students assess, diagnose, and treat common geriatric conditions in real-world care settings. The experience emphasizes patient-centered care, management of complex chronic illness, and clinical decision-making for aging populations.
See the course catalog page for more details.
MSN Clinicals
The MSN-AGNP requires 748 total practicum hours across four clinical courses. UD’s placement team assists with preceptor sourcing; rotations may be completed in any state.
- 748 total supervised clinical hours across four practicum courses
- 204 hours each: Primary Care Practicum I & II, Clinical Role Immersion
- 68 hours each: Women’s Health Practicum and Frail/Older Adults Practicum
- Clinical rotations available in any state
- UD placement team partners with students to find qualified preceptors
MSN Admissions
- BSN from an accredited college or university
- Active U.S. RN licensure
- Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- TOEFL or IELTS required for non-native English speakers (within last 2 years)
- Application deadlines: Fall – July 1 | Winter – November 15 | Spring – December 10 | Summer – April 1
- ⚠️ Program currently not enrolling new students — contact UD for availability
Post-Master’s Certificate – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
The estimated cost for the Post-Master’s Certificate – AGNP ranges from approximately $21,264–$35,440 (24–40 credits × $886/credit with Dean’s Scholarship), with actual credits determined by a free personalized gap analysis at matriculation. The program typically takes 1–2 years part-time with a minimum of 750 clinical hours.
Online certificate students enrolled in a Certificate Online (COL) plan are exempt from mandatory campus fees.
Certificate Curriculum
The plan of study is fully individualized based on UD’s free gap analysis of prior graduate coursework — minimum 9 credits required. Core courses likely include:
- NURS 695 – Primary Care of Frail/Older Adults (3 cr.)
- NURS 699 – Primary Care NP Practicum: Frail/Older Adults (1–3 cr.)
- NURS 921 – Clinical Role Immersion (1–3 cr.)
- Additional NP core and concentration courses assigned based on gap analysis results
Certificate Clinicals
- Minimum 750 supervised clinical hours required
- Actual hours individualized based on prior clinical experience via gap analysis
- Clinical rotations available in any state
- UD placement team assists with preceptor placement
Certificate Admissions
- MSN from a CCNE or ACEN-accredited School of Nursing
- Master’s GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Multi-state compact RN license
- Current certification/licensure as a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist
- Official undergraduate and master’s transcripts
- Faculty interview required
- Application deadlines: MSN with NP (Spring Start only) – December 10 | MSN without NP: Summer – April 1, Fall – July 1
- ⚠️ Program currently not enrolling new students per catalog — contact UD to confirm current status
Tuition
UD’s graduate tuition rate is $1,116/credit hour for all students (traditional and online).
However, all MSN and Post-Master’s Certificate students benefit from a College of Health Sciences Dean’s Scholarship that reduces their rate to $886/credit.
The DNP program is billed at the standard $1,116/credit rate.
Online students enrolled in a Master’s Online (MOL), Certificate Online (COL), or Doctorate Online (DOL) academic plan are exempt from the Student Center Fee ($258), Student Wellbeing Fee ($724), and Graduate Recreation Fee ($100) — meaning online students pay tuition only, with no additional mandatory fees.
More tuition details are available here.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate, MSN, DNP, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at the University of Delaware School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). UD is also a member of the National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence and an NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education.