University of Maryland

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DNP36 monthsStarts in June

School of Nursing Nurse Anesthesia

Baltimore, Maryland

Official requirements page

Requirements at a glance

Min GPA3.00
Science GPANot stated
ICU minimum2 years
CCRNRequired
GRENot required

Details

ICU experience
Surgical or CT ICU preferred; ER, OR, PACU, step-down, telemetry not accepted
GPA details
3.25 cumulative and science preferred
Prerequisites
Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry within 5 yrs (preferred)
Shadowing hours
Several hours highly recommended
How to apply
School portal
Deadline
July 1 (priority June 1); Summer 2027 cycle opens Jan 5, 2026
Interview
Panel interview with faculty, selected applicants
Tuition
$963/credit in-state, $1,708/credit out-of-state, 93 credits
Class size
30
Format
Front-loaded (didactic first)

Requires 2 yrs continuous full-time ICU at time of application; June start only.

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Sources and accuracy

Last verified: Oct 4, 2026

Requirements change every cycle. Always confirm with the program before applying. “Not stated” means we could not find it on the program’s official pages.

Accreditation: Council on Accreditation (COA), last review October 2017, next review October 2027.

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