Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

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Programme Director Message

Welcome to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at National University of Singapore (NUS)!

As the pinnacle of advanced nursing education, our DNP program is designed to equip nursing leaders with the capabilities to transform healthcare systems, enhance patient outcomes, and drive evidence-based practice. With a focus on innovation, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the program prepares graduates to address complex healthcare challenges and lead system-wide improvements to address population’s health.

At NUS, we take pride in fostering a vibrant learning community that supports your academic, professional, and personal growth. Our distinguished faculty, cutting-edge curriculum, commitment to real-world impact and future prepared make our program a leader in advanced nursing education in the region.

Join us on this transformative journey to redefine healthcare and make a meaningful difference in your practice and community. We look forward to welcoming you to our DNP family!

Warm Regards,
Zhou Wentao
Associate Professor
Programme Director, Doctor of Nursing Practice

Application

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program admits one intake per academic year in August. Applications for AY 2025/2026 are currently not open. The minimum and normal candidature period is 24 months (four semesters), with a maximum candidature period of 48 months.

  • 28 March 2022 - 20 May 2022
Submission of application

Programme Overview

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, offered by the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, is the first DNP program in Singapore. It equips nurses to lead transformative healthcare initiatives, not only at the clinical level but also across entire healthcare systems. This groundbreaking program enables nurses to achieve the highest academic excellence in clinical practice, empowering them to drive innovation and shape the future of healthcare.

Aims of Programme

The DNP reflects NUS’s commitment to developing critical thinkers, responsible leaders, and global citizens. It integrates advanced clinical practice, leadership, and research to nurture professionals who excel in innovation and healthcare transformation. The program emphasizes critical inquiry, equipping graduates to lead transformative changes, address complex challenges, and shape national and global healthcare systems with excellence, ethical integrity, and a global perspective.

Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

  1. Utilize advanced clinical judgment and skills to assess, diagnose, and manage complex healthcare issues independently.
  2. Lead and implement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, healthcare delivery, and organizational performance.
  3. Integrate evidence-based research into practice to drive the advancement of nursing science and improve clinical care.
  4. Advocate for healthcare policy changes to enhance access to care, equity, and patient outcomes.
  5. Exhibit advanced communication and leadership skills to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, engage in shared decision-making, and address complex healthcare challenges.
  6. Demonstrate professionalism, ethical integrity, cultural competence, and empathy in driving for holistic, patient-centered care.
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Contact Us

Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies

  • Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
    Level 5, Centre for Translational Medicine,
    Block MD6, 14 Medical Drive,
    Singapore 117599
  • Ms Lee Pei Ying
  • nurbox13@nus.edu.sg
  • 6516 5087
Programmes