The application for the Summer 2026 course is open!

Please click this link to apply to the Advanced Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing Course. 

If you would like to apply to both the Foundations of Advanced Physiology Course and the Advanced Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing courses in Summer 2026, please click this link to apply to BOTH courses.

Length of Course: 15 weeks

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite: Undergraduate Pharmacology with a final letter grade of “C” or higher

Application Fee: $50

Tuition: $2,995.00 ($877.50 non-refundable if student withdraws from the course. The Refund Policy can be found in the syllabus linked further down on this page.)

Admissions Process

1. Apply using the link above by the application close date (February 19, 2026).

2. Request a copy of your official transcript, showing that you completed an undergraduate Pharmacology course with a final grade of “C” or higher, to be sent to MTSA through Parchment or Clearinghouse. (Listed as an institutional credit, not transfer)

3. Submit a personal statement (optional).

4. Pay the $50 application fee.

Upon completion of the steps above, applicants will be notified that the application process is complete.

The application will close on February 19th. All applications completed before that date will be submitted to the Admissions Committee for review. Please allow several weeks for application review and notifications. After reviewing applications for all eligible applicants, the Admissions Committee will offer 75 applicants a spot in the course. Upon notification, applicants will have 72 hours to accept their spot in the class by submitting their course payment. 

If an applicant does not pay for the course within 72 hours of this notification, their spot will be offered to another applicant.  

Applicants who are not offered a spot in the course will receive an email notification. 

Transcript Details

Please request a copy of your official transcript, showing that you completed an undergraduate Pharmacology course with a final grade of “C” or higher, to be sent to MTSA through Parchment or Clearinghouse. Your Pharmacology course must be listed as an institutional credit, not a transfer credit on this transcript. 

Unofficial transcripts cannot be accepted, and official transcripts must be submitted directly from the school where you completed the course.

If you are applying for this course and the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program, please note that transcripts for the DNAP application must be sent directly to NursingCAS. Any transcripts that you request to be sent directly to the Admissions Office will not be applied to your DNAP application.

Course Description

This course offers an in-depth exploration of pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, & pharmacodynamics specifically designed for advanced practice nurses. The goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of drug therapy principles and their clinical applications. Students will understand the therapeutic uses of various drug classes and develop skills to manage and optimize patient care through effective pharmacotherapy. This course will focus on preparing students with the advanced pharmacological knowledge needed to be a safe, effective provider.

Syllabus

Coming soon!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
(Specific to the Advanced Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing Course)

When is the course offered? 

We offer this online course 3 times a year:

1. Spring Semester (Application opens in September)
2. Summer Semester (Application opens in January)
3. Fall Semester (Application opens in May)

Where do I send my transcripts for the course? 

Please request a copy of your official transcript, showing that you completed an undergraduate Pharmacology course with a final grade of “C” or higher, to be sent to MTSA through Parchment or Clearinghouse from your institution. Your pharmacology course must be listed as an institutional credit, not a transfer credit on this transcript. No other transcripts are required.

Can I request a copy of my transcript before applying for the course? 

Yes, you can request a copy of your transcript before applying for the course. However, if you do so, please make sure to complete the interest form to ensure that you are in our Student Information System.

Is any component of the class on-campus? 

No, this class is completely online.

Will taking this class guarantee that I get accepted into MTSA’S or another CRNA program? 

No, this class does not guarantee admission, but it does help strengthen your application here at MTSA should you choose to apply to the DNAP-PD program after completing the course. We cannot speak to the policies of other CRNA programs.

Can I apply to both Advanced Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing AND Advanced Physiologic Foundations? 

Yes, you may apply to both courses, but you cannot take them at the same time.

If I apply to both Advanced Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing AND Advanced Physiologic Foundations, do I have to submit two applications? 

Applicants interested in applying to both courses must submit a different application than applicants applying to just one course. The link for this application will be posted at the top of this page when it is open. Applicants applying to both courses are required to pay a $50 application fee for each course ($100 total). Applicants are asked to identify which course is their first choice on the application if applying to both. Once you select your first choice and submit your application, we will not be able to make changes, so please choose wisely.

I see that Advanced Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing is a course required in semester one of the DNAP Practice Doctorate program. If I take this course and am accepted into MTSA’s DNAP PD program, do I have to retake the course during semester one?  

Yes, if you complete this course, you will also have to complete the course in your first semester of the DNAP PD program.

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