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Overview
Key facts
In the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program of University of Rochester you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to perform well-child care and developmental screening, treat common childhood illnesses, and provide anticipatory guidance for children and parents.
Graduates of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program are prepared to address the many behavioral health issues faced in pediatric primary care, including ADHD, bullying, and risk-taking behaviors. They work in primary care offices, school-based health centers, hospital and specialty practices, and pediatric emergency departments.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Pathophysiology and Psychopharmacology of Mental Health Disorders Across the Lifespan
- Advanced Pediatric Health Assessment and Care of Well Children and Adolescents
- Pediatric Primary Care
- Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Ethics and Public Policy in the Health Care System
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 88
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Nursing Health Sciences View 1910 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing (cumulative GPA of 3.0 preferred)
- RN licensure within the United States or U.S. territory
- One year clinical experience is preferred
- CPR certification (professional course must be taken with the American Heart Association)
- Statistics course with a grade of C or above
- Current RN license
- Official transcripts from all schools attended, including prerequisites
- Two letters of reference
- Professional goal statement
- Resume or CV
- Writing sample (academic paper, clinical document, or publication)
- For international students, TOEFL with a minimum score of 560 (paper-based), 230 (computer-based) or 88 (iBT)
Work experience
- One year clinical experience is preferred
Tuition Fee
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International
49200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1640 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
49200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1640 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Rochester
925 - 1350 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 Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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