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University of Pittsburgh
School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA
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Overview
University of Pittsburgh / School of Nursing is located in Pittsburgh, PA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | Nurse specialty role | Clinical nurse leader |
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | Nurse specialty role | Informatics |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Nurse specialty role | Health systems executive leadership |
| (Certificate) | Adult gerontology acute care np | |
| (Certificate) | Nursing education | |
| (Certificate) | Psychiatric mental health | |
| (Certificate) | Nursing informatics | |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Nurse practitioner | Neonatal |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Nurse practitioner | Adult gerontology acute care |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Nurse practitioner | Adult gerontology primary care |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Nurse practitioner | Pediatric primary care |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Nurse practitioner | Family (individual across the lifespan) |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Nurse practitioner | Psychiatric mental health |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Clinical nurse specialist | Adult gerontology |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Nurse midwife | |
| (Certificate) | Neonatal np | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Doctor of philosophy | |
| (Certificate) | Gerontology for np | |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Nurse anesthesia |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 55 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 30 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 5 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE (may be waived if GPA is 3.5 or greater) Comp Exam Required Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Capstone project required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
250
Applied
128
Accepted
102
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | June 1st | February 15th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE (may be waived if GPA is 3.5 or greater) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | BSN, RN license, 3 letters of recommendation, resume/essay, course work in statistics | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | BSN, RN license, course work in statistics, resume/essay, 3 letters of recommendation, clinical experience for select focus areas (Neonatal, Health Systems Executive Leadership, Anesthesia, Nurse Midwife) |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | June 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
340
Total Graduate Students
3%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.82% |
| White or Caucasian | 83% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 6.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 1.76% |
Gender
Male (20%)
Female (79%)
Faculty
60
Total faculty
Full-time - 55
Part-time - 5
Male (12)
Female (48)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Excellence in e-health research; genomics of patients outcomes; behavioral mechanism of symptoms and cancer treatment adherence; sleep and circadian rhythms: effect of symptoms and functional outcomes across lifespan |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 6,634,260 |
Location & Contact
Address
3500 Victoria Street
Victoria Building
Pittsburgh, PA 5261
United States
Victoria Building
Pittsburgh, PA 5261
United States
Contact
Dr. Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob
Dean/Professor
Email: dunbar@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-624-7838
Fax: 412-624-2401
Dean/Professor
Email: dunbar@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-624-7838
Fax: 412-624-2401
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