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Adult Oncology Specialty Certificate
Cancer is a leading cause of death in adults and a significant cause of disease and treatment-related morbidity. Knowledge about the underlying biology and genetics of cancer is rapidly expanding, and novel treatment options and supportive care interventions are constantly changing—keep pace with the most recent developments through this program.
About the Program
The Adult Oncology Specialty Certificate is designed for Master’s-prepared nurses and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) seeking advanced training in oncology from leading researchers and clinicians in the country. The program is led by highly experienced faculty who are renowned experts in the field of oncology, and students will have the opportunity to interact with nationally recognized scientists and clinicians from the School of Nursing and the Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center.
Program Information
Part-Time
Program Length
12 months
Financial aid available?
No
Start Semester
Year-round
Learning Format
Hybrid *
All clinical experiences for this program are in-person on Penn’s campus or at affiliated clinical sites.
Program Details
Curriculum
This hybrid program requires students to complete three courses which consist of both online and on-campus components. In both the Fall and Spring semesters, students are expected to attend two on-campus days at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. A total of 3 course units are required.
Students focused on leading and/or administering oncology programs can complete a designated leadership course in place of the clinical course in order to obtain content focused on these roles.
Click the link below to view the curriculum for this program in the University catalog.
Latest Decision Notification: Summer start: mid-April Fall start: mid-May
*Dates subject to change without notice.
Costs & Tuition
Your program costs will depend on how many course units (CU) you take per semester.
Every student’s living situation and personal expenses are different, but below are the projected academic year Summer and Fall/Spring costs per CU. These can be multiplied by the total number of CUs in your part-time plan of study to estimate the total cost of a program:
Tuition
$6,392
General Fees
$474
TOTAL
$6,866
Summer 2023 - living expenses:
TOTAL (both sessions)
$9,205
Tuition
$6,392
General Fees
$474
Technology Fee
$116
TOTAL
$6,982
School of Nursing certificate programs are not eligible for federal aid. However, some tuition assistance may be available to you via alternative loan programs, please follow this link to find out more: https://srfs.upenn.edu/financial-aid/loans/private-alternative. Students can always apply for personal loans through their bank.
The oncology specialty certificate program fulfills all the didactic requirements for the certification; required hours of practice depend on your concentration/specialty. Please refer to Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) website for more information.