University of Alabama at Birmingham offers 3 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner tracks:
- MSN
- BSN-DNP
- Post-Graduate APRN Certificate
The programs use a hybrid distance-accessible format with online coursework and required campus intensives or orientations. UAB may appeal to nurses who want flexible scheduling while still receiving structured clinical coordination.
Program Tracks Overview
| Program Name | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MSN PNP | $33K | 2 to 2.5 years |
| BSN-DNP PNP | $59K | 3 to 3.5 years |
| Post-Master’s Certificate PNP | $20K+ | 4 semesters |
“UAB stands out for working nurses who want flexible online PNP training with structured clinical support and multiple progression pathways from MSN through doctoral and post-master’s study.”
Program Tracks Overview
MSN PNP
The estimated cost for the MSN Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is approximately $33,500, and the program would take about 2 to 2.5 years to complete on a part-time basis.
MSN Curriculum
The MSN Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner curriculum includes 45 total credit hours completed over six or seven semesters. Coursework combines APRN core classes with pediatric primary care specialty preparation and evidence-based practice training.
Courses include:
- NUR 612Q Advanced Pathophysiology
- NUR 613Q Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- NUR 614Q Advanced Health Assessment & Introduction to Diagnostic Reasoning
- NUR 729Q Evidence-Based Practice for Advanced-Level Nursing
- NPE 621Q Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Primary Care I
- NPE 622Q Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Primary Care II
- NPE 623Q Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Primary Care III
More curriculum details are available <a href=”https://catalog.uab.edu/graduate/schoolofnursing/#msntext”>here</a>.
MSN Clinicals
Students complete 10 credit hours of clinical practica under the supervision of pediatric primary care advanced practice providers.
Clinical highlights include:
- Three pediatric primary care practicum courses
- Faculty-coordinated clinical experiences
- Pediatric population focus across infants, children, and adolescents
- Online coursework combined with on-campus intensives
Clinical specifics are coordinated with faculty and preceptors throughout the program.
MSN Admissions
Applicants must meet graduate nursing admission standards and pediatric specialty requirements.
Requirements include:
- BSN from a regionally accredited institution
- CCNE or CNEA-accredited nursing program
- Active unencumbered RN license
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- GRE or GMAT required for applicants below a 3.2 GPA
- Three professional references
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Proof of descriptive statistics coursework before enrollment
- Resume or employment history information
- Personal essay through the application portal
BSN-DNP PNP
The estimated cost for the BSN-DNP Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is approximately $58,800, and the program would take about 3 to 3.5 years to complete on a part-time basis.
DNP Curriculum
The BSN-DNP Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner pathway combines DNP core coursework with advanced pediatric primary care preparation and scholarly project work. The curriculum totals 79 credit hours over nine or ten semesters.
Courses include:
- NUR 745Q Foundations of Nursing Theory & Scholarly Writing
- NUR 740Q Politics and Contemporary Issues in Health Policy
- NUR 742Q Improvement and Program Evaluation Strategies
- NUR 738Q DNP Project Planning
- NPE 721Q Advanced Pediatric Nursing I – Primary Care
- NPE 722Q Advanced Pediatric Nursing II – Primary Care
- NPE 723Q Advanced Pediatric Nursing III – Primary Care
- NUR 701QL Writing for Publication
More curriculum details are available here.
DNP Clinicals
Students complete 20 credit hours of clinical practica along with DNP project work and immersion experiences.
Clinical highlights include:
- Three pediatric primary care practicum courses
- Annual on-campus DNP intensive
- Required on-campus orientation
- Clinical experiences with pediatric populations
- DNP scholarly project development and implementation
The program combines online coursework with face-to-face practicum experiences and specialty intensives.
DNP Admissions
Admission is competitive and designed for BSN-prepared nurses pursuing advanced pediatric primary care practice.
Requirements include:
- BSN from a regionally accredited institution
- Active unrestricted RN license
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- GRE or GMAT required below a 3.2 GPA
- Three professional references
- Resume or CV
- Official transcripts
- Statistics prerequisite before enrollment
- Compliance with state authorization requirements for distance education
Post-Master’s Certificate PNP
The estimated cost for the Post-Graduate APRN Certificate – Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is approximately $20,000 or more depending on GAP analysis requirements, and the program would take about 4 semesters to complete on a part-time basis.
Certificate Curriculum
The post-master’s certificate pathway prepares currently certified APRNs to complete a second nurse practitioner specialty in pediatric primary care. Students complete at least 27 credit hours, though additional coursework may be required after GAP analysis review.
Courses include:
- NXX 621Q Advanced NP Nursing I
- NXX 622Q Advanced NP Nursing II
- NXX 623Q Advanced NP Nursing III
- NUR 612Q Advanced Pathophysiology
- NUR 614Q Advanced Health Assessment & Introduction to Diagnostic Reasoning
- NUR 613Q Pharmacology and Therapeutics
The GAP analysis determines whether prior APRN coursework satisfies current certification standards.
Certificate Clinicals
Students complete specialty-specific pediatric nurse practitioner practicum experiences across three clinical courses.
Clinical highlights include:
- Minimum 27 credit hours
- Three specialty practicum experiences
- Distance-accessible coursework
- Pediatric-focused clinical training
- Additional coursework possible after GAP review
Clinical specifics are individualized based on previous APRN education and experience.
Certificate Admissions
The certificate pathway is intended for experienced APRNs seeking a second specialty certification.
Requirements include:
- MSN degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Current APRN certification and licensure
- Active unrestricted RN license
- Minimum 3.0 graduate GPA
- GRE or GMAT if waiver criteria are not met
- Three professional references
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Summer admission entry only
Tuition
UAB charges $744 per credit hour for School of Nursing distance-accessible graduate coursework for both in-state and out-of-state students. Standard campus-based DNP tuition differs by residency status, but the online PNP pathways use the unified online tuition structure. Students should also expect additional educational technology fees, books, travel expenses for intensives, background checks, and other university-related costs.
See the official tuition page for more details: UAB Tuition and Fees.
Accreditation
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing states that applicants must graduate from nursing programs accredited by CCNE or CNEA, and the DNP curriculum revisions were made to maintain compliance with Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) standards. The university is regionally accredited, and the nursing programs operate under state authorization requirements for distance education and clinical placements.
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