Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post-MSN DNP) Admissions
Apr
01
Fall 2025 Application Deadline
Admission Requirements
- MSN from a nationally accredited school of nursing (ACEN, NLNAC, CCNE)
- RN licensure in Texas or compact state license
- 3.0 minimum GPA from last 60 hours of college coursework
- Three professional references
- $45 School of Nursing Application Fee (non-refundable)
- A completed NursingCAS application
- NursingCAS Application Fee
- Please be advised that Post MSN-DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) applicants will be required to complete an embedded online interview as part of the application process within Nursing CAS (Centralized Application Service for Nursing Programs).
- Proof of current national certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (for Advanced Practice Leadership track only)
Please submit official transcripts of all attended schools to:
NursingCAS
P.O. Box 9201
Watertown, MA 02471
Application and Fee
Application deadline: April 1
All Nursing programs at UT Health San Antonio require a completed NursingCAS application to be submitted before the deadline.
A completed NursingCAS application must be submitted before the application deadline. All fees are accessed through the NursingCAS application. The Office of Admissions fee is $45 and is non-refundable. The NursingCAS fee is separate and is set by NursingCAS.
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Transcripts
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:
NursingCAS
P.O. Box 9201
Watertown, MA 02471
Program Information
The Post-MSN DNP is a doctoral degree that prepares students for the highest level of nursing practice. This program is designed for nurses who already hold a master’s degree in nursing. Post-MSN nurses can choose from leadership tracks in one of the following:
- Advanced Practice Leadership (APL)
- Executive Administrative Management (EAM)