Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

At La Roche University, the application deadline for the Sep 2026 intake is Sep 1, 2026, while tuition comes to 18,471 USD per year.

La Roche University offers a Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program, available as an Entry Level or a Completion option for working professionals. This practice-based doctorate focuses on the science, strategies, and economics behind providing the highest level of patient care in complex healthcare environments.

Focus areas include advanced clinical practice, administration, education.

Graduates assume leadership positions to improve health care and patient outcomes.

Entry Level: BSN/MSN, RN license, 3.2+ GPA, 1 year ICU experience, CCRN, BLS/ACLS/PALS, specific undergraduate prerequisites (e.g., Chemistry, Statistics with B or higher), shadowing, essay, 3 recommendations. Completion: Master's-prepared CRNA, 3.2+ GPA, CRNA certification, RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, specific undergraduate prerequisites, CV, 3 references, 2 essays. International students need English proficiency (TOEFL 100, IELTS 7.0, Duolingo 125) or Green Card. Completion international students also need CGFNS evaluation and US RN license.

The Completion program is part-time, primarily online with three required on-campus residencies over 24 months. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

La Roche University began in 1963 when the Sisters of Divine Providence established an independent liberal arts university in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. Its Catholic heritage remains part of campus life, while students of all faiths and backgrounds are welcomed. The university is residential and offers undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs.

Academic strengths include education, business, criminal justice, cybersecurity and forensics, psychology, nursing, health and medical sciences, interior architecture and design, and graphic design. Students gain practical experience through the SOLVE Center, where every major includes hands-on work with real organizations and outcomes. Internships, employer partnerships and career preparation are integrated into the student experience. Small classes and personal guidance support students as they prepare for careers and further study.

The campus offers student organizations and NCAA Division III athletics within a community focused on global engagement and cross-cultural learning. International students can use the intensive English as a Second Language program before continuing undergraduate or graduate coursework on campus. The program covers five levels and includes critical reading, analytical writing, oral fluency, listening and notetaking, and grammatical accuracy. Instruction is available in fall, spring and summer, with part-time study subject to visa requirements. A Pathway program may support international students seeking an undergraduate degree.