Overview

Graduates of the program will have a broader understanding of the nursing profession and will bring that understanding to the practice of nursing in their places of employment. Graduates will be prepared to assume some leadership and management roles.

The Master of Science in Nursing program is designed to build upon the BSN degree. Students in this program are prepared to function at advanced levels with an expanded knowledge of theory, research and clinical application. Graduates are prepared to provide evidenced based health care and to work on collaborative teams. Each graduate will be able to function in an advanced practice role as a nurse administrator or for the role of a nurse educator.

The Family Nurse Practitioner program of the University of Houston is designed to prepare nurses to practice as family nurse practitioners, as educators in nursing programs, to translate research into practice, or to assume leadership roles in advance nursing practice.

Key Facts

Assume advanced leadership roles in a variety of health care settings.

Exemplify ethical, legal, and professional standards for advanced nursing practice.

Integrate advanced knowledge of nursing and related disciplines in the roles of educator, administrator, or clinician.

Participate in research and other scholarly activities to expand nursing knowledge.

Work effectively in interdisciplinary relationships or partnerships to promote, maintain and restore the health of clients; improve health care delivery systems; shape health policy; or influence professional education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Research in Integrated Evidence Practice

Policy, Role & Economics

Healthcare Informatics

Biostatistics

Population Health

Diagnostic Tests & Procedures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

47 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the NursingCAS online application

Request all official transcripts be sent directly to NursingCAS

A minimum 3.0 GPA in your cumulative (all) course work

Applicants to the MSN Tracks must have graduated from an accredited BSN program. Applicants who have completed an international BSN program that is not affiliated to a university may not have satisfied the requirement for admission to the University of Houston College of Nursing graduate Tracks due to the non-academic nature of this type of coursework

Applicants must provide evidence of an unencumbered, current Texas Registered Nurse license

Official score(s) of the MAT or GRE is not required for applicants with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. A GRE or MAT score will be required for applicants with a GPA between 2.75 - 2.9 for conditional admission

A one page personal statement

Two letters of recommendation

An Interview is part of the admission process

A current resume

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

52828 USD / year

≈ 52828 USD / year
Out-of-State

52828 USD / year

≈ 52828 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

29093 USD / year

≈ 29093 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.

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