Overview

The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is dynamic and offers courses both online and on-campus. This blended format enhances the overall student experience by balancing convenience with the personal and professional benefits of in-class learning and networking.

The Curriculum

The Adult/Gerontology Acute Care track offers courses online and in the classroom to provide students with a flexible schedule. This hybrid format allows students to work and go to school. It also provides critical in-classroom experiences that provide networking time with colleagues, as well as access to notable speakers and leaders located within and around the Texas Medical Center.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Pathophysiology

Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice

Advanced Physical Exam/Differential Diagnosis

Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

41 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

Nursing Gerontology View 158 other Masters in Gerontology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A completed online application

$60.00 non-refundable application fee

Official transcript from each post-secondary institution attended

A Baccalaureate degree in nursing earned from an accredited program. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

A completed basic statistics course.

Three (3) satisfactory academic/professional references. Supply individual references with an applicant letter of reference form (pdf)

A course-by-course evaluation of international credentials by Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) for individuals with degrees/courses from outside the US

A professional curriculum vitae or resume

Documentation (via resume or vitae): One year of ICU experience as a registered nurse

An interview may be required of qualified applicants. All interviews are by invitation

Writing samples may be required at the time of an interview

Work experience

One year of ICU experience as a registered nurse

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14196 USD / year

≈ 14196 USD / year
Out-of-State

14196 USD / year

≈ 14196 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4536 USD / year

≈ 4536 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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