The BSN to DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) is a doctoral degree that prepares students for the highest level of nursing practice. This program is designed for students who hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Applicants to the BSN-to-DNP program will choose a specialization track in one of the following:
Entering Fall Class: March 1
GPA from Last 60 Hours of College Coursework: 3.0
The BSN-to-DNP program requires a BSN degree from a CCNE, ACEN, or NLNAC accredited program. Additionally, applicants must currently hold licensure as an RN in Texas, or hold a compact license with multi-state privileges that includes Texas.
All BSN-to-DNP applicants will be required to submit three professional references with their NursingCAS application. In addition, top candidates for graduate admissions will be selected for an interview and writing sample after the deadline.
The admissions application, NursingCAS fee, and official transcripts are due to NursingCAS by the application deadline. Please submit official transcripts of all attended schools to:
All Nursing programs at UT Health San Antonio require a completed NursingCAS application to be submitted before the deadline.
All fees are accessed through the NursingCAS application and must be paid by the deadline
School of Nursing
Office of Admissions & Student Services
7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MSC 7945
San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900
Phone: 210-567-5805
Toll free: 877-235-0341
The DNP program at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791