Overview

University of Dubuque’s program prepares nurses with a baccalaureate degree and focuses on the development of core competencies. Clinical experiences in specialty care are highlighted to meet the demands of employers, while rotations in rural health provide support to under-served populations in the tri-state area.

What You Will Learn

The Nursing curriculum is based on the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Crossing the Quality Chasm (2001) report, with its focus on ensuring quality health care, and the IOM’s Health Professions Education (2003) report, which defined the 5 core competencies required for all health professionals practicing in the 21st century health care environment:

Providing patient-centered care
Working in interdisciplinary teams
Employing evidence-based practice
Applying quality improvement
Utilizing informatics

Program of Study

A University of Dubuque Nursing degree focuses the first two years of study on classes in the humanities, social sciences, basic sciences, technology, communication, math, and nutrition. During the final two years, the curriculum focuses on the nursing sciences and emphasis moves from the classroom to health facilities.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

College Algebra

Care of the Child-Bearing, Child-Rearing, and Pediatric Populations Issues

Leadership and Management in Nursing & Health Care

Nutritional Physiology

Microbiology

Anatomy and Physiology

Nursing Care of the Older Adult: Health Care Management Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubuque, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application for admission to the University of Dubuque (paper, on-line, or The Common Application) (LIFE application for LIFE students), which includes an essay, secondary school report, and two teacher/professor evaluations;
A $25 nonrefundable application fee;
ACT or SAT test results;
TOEFL or IELTS;
Official transcripts submitted directly by the high school/college(s) attended, or an approved transcript processing agency (high school transcripts are not required for transfer students who have earned 24 of more transferrable credits).
The University also recommends a personal interview with a college admission counselor as part of the application process.
Admission Deposit The University of Dubuque requires a $200 admission deposit to confirm enrollment from admitted applicants planning to be degree-seeking students.

Tuition Fees

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43440 USD / year

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Out-of-State

43440 USD / year

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In-State

43440 USD / year

≈ 43440 USD / year

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Overview

What You Will Learn

Program of Study

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

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