Overview

A holistic and multidisciplinary approach to care focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, and illness management. A systems approach also is used to assess, diagnose, and manage common episodic and chronic health problems in young, middle and older adults.

Graduates of the advanced practice degrees are eligible to take national certification exams and eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Texas. Requirements for other states vary and graduates should check individual state requirements prior to applying for an advanced practice status or license.

The Curriculum

The Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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:

Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing

Advanced Pathophysiology

Advanced Physical Examination/Differential Diagnosis

Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

41 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Nursing Gerontology View 1081 other Masters in Nursing in United States

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 clinical 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 clinical experience as a registered nurse

Tuition Fee

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International

19138 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1167 USD per credit during 30 months.
National

19138 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1167 USD per credit during 30 months.
In-State

5854 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 357 USD per credit during 30 months.

Living costs for Houston

1067 - 1950 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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