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DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

2 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Program Overview

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner concentration prepares graduates to independently diagnose and treat a wide variety of mental health conditions across the life span. In addition, graduates are prepared to provide integrative practice across a spectrum of mental health and physical health conditions. Course work and supervised clinical experiences provide the knowledge, skills and abilities to provide at least two different approaches to psychotherapy, in-depth understanding of psychopharmacology, and expertise in treating patients across the life span who are experiencing both mental health and physical health problems.

Program Key Stats

$24430 (Annual Fees)



Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Masters degree with a grade-point average of at least 3.0 from an accredited college or university. Applicants may submit competitive MCAT scores or a revised Graduate Record Examination combined scores (verbal and quantitative) of at least 300. In addition three letters of recommendation should be provided.

Career Options

  • Nurse
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Clinic Owner
  • Researcher

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