Postdoctoral Certificates are available for the following specialty areas:
Learn more about our DNP and Postdoctoral Certificate Pathways.
In this section:
Deadlines:
Fall Admission
- Priority Deadline: Nov. 1
If you submit your online application and all supplemental applications materials by this date, your application will be given priority consideration.
- Deadline: July 31
Completed applications received between Nov. 1 and June 1 will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
Spring Admission:
- Priority Deadline: Oct. 1
If you submit your online application and all supplemental applications materials by this date, your application will be given priority consideration.
- Deadline: Nov. 15
Completed applications received between Oct. 1 and Nov. 15 will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
Should the deadline fall on a weekend or holiday, applications will be accepted through the subsequent business day.
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in nursing (which may include a DNP)
- Doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, EdD, etc.)
- Active registered nursing license
- Applicants for the post-doctorate certificate must complete the Pre-Application Assessment form. Only those with a graduate degree in nursing and a doctorate will be considered; applications that do not meet these criteria will not be reviewed. The assessment evaluates your academic work and conducts a gap analysis of your courses and experiences. DNP faculty will then create an individualized program plan and recommend a start term. The primary focus will be on the "3 P's" (Advanced Physical Assessment, Advanced Pharmacology, and Advanced Pathophysiology). Please provide transcripts and syllabi to show proof of completion of these courses. After receiving your individualized program plan, your admissions representative will guide you through the application process and next steps
Application Materials and Instructions:
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Materials/Qualification
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Submission Guidelines
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Pre-Application Assessment form. Only those with a graduate degree in nursing and a doctorate will be considered; applications that do not meet these criteria will not be reviewed.
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Submit the Pre-Application Assessment form
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Online Application and non-refundable $75 application fee.
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Start your application now via the Admissions Dashboard.
The Admissions Dashboard is where you will:
- submit your online application and fee
- submit/request any supporting materials
- check your application status.
You can save your progress and return to your application at a later date. We recommend that you continue to log in for regular updates.
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Two recommendations. Recommendations must come from sources knowledgeable about your work performance and experience. Only the first two recommendations received will be considered.
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Official transcripts. An official transcript from every institution previously attended or currently attending must be submitted in a sealed envelope, as prepared by the sending institution.
Returning students are not required to submit UMSON transcripts; we will upload a copy of your UMSON transcript to your application.
Please note that UMSON is listed two ways in the Academics area. Please make sure you choose one of the following:
- Maryland Baltimore, Univ of
- UMB- School of Nursing
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Have each institution submit electronically to admissions.nursing@umaryland.edu.
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Essay. You may submit the essay portion with your online application. We recommend that you compose the essay portion using word processing software and copy and paste it into the text box in the online application.
Applicants are expected to submit a concise essay (no more than 350 words) addressing the following:
- How will earning this degree (or postdoctoral certificate) impact your care of the population you expect to serve after graduation?
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Typed résumé or CV. Be sure to include your full name with your résumé submission.
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A copy of your active, unrestricted State of Maryland or compact state RN license. For a current list of compact states, see the Maryland Board of Nursing website; if you hold an active Maryland RN license, send us a copy of your printable license verification, available on the Maryland Board of Nursing website.
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Residency classification. Applicants who are claiming in-state (Maryland) residency MUST apply for in-state status.
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Complete a residency application and submit it either by mail, e-mail, or fax to the Office of the Registrar using the instructions supplied at the bottom of the residency application. The completed application, signed and dated, should be submitted prior to the first day of enrollment for the term and program for which you are seeking admission.
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An interview with selected applicants will be arranged after the applications are received and reviewed.
Applicants without a High School Diploma or College Degree in the U.S:
- If you do not have a degree from a U.S. high school, college, or university, you are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
- If you have completed coursework outside of the U.S., you must have your transcripts evaluated.
More information.
This program is not eligible for F-1 or J-1 student visa sponsorship by the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
If you have questions regarding the admissions requirements or process, contact the Office of Admissions and Student Scholarships to avoid errors that could delay the processing of your application.
