Overview

Our Nursing (Online) program is so strong that 95 percent of our nursing graduates report securing a job within one year after graduation. Graduates go on to careers as nurse educators and family nurse practitioners. You may pursue your master's degree in nursing either full or part-time. You have six years to complete the program from the start date of any transferred coursework.

Why NIU?

Each year, Northern Illinois University welcomes more than 5,000 graduate students from around the world to our vibrant community. We invite you to join us. Explore our wide range of graduate degrees and certificates. Our programs will advance your education and your career, and you'll have outstanding opportunities for research, innovation and hands-on learning.

Our university and individual programs of study rank nationally year after year. NIU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies NIU as a High Research Activity University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Pathophysiology across the Lifespan
Advanced Evidence-based Practice in Nursing
Advanced Pharmacology across the Lifespan
Advanced Physical Assessment across the Lifespan

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-13 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

53

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

41 SCH

Nursing education: 41 credits
Family nurse practitioner: 50 credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

53

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed a four-year undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or one with equivalent recognition.

Achieved a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.00 scale, or the equivalent.

If you received a three-year degree awarded through the Bologna process in Europe or a three-year Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration awarded in India, you are eligible to apply (provided you are seeking admission to the MBA or OMIS program).

Transcripts

Letters of recommendation.

Statement of purpose.

Test scores (if required).

Resume or curriculum vitae (optional)

Additional materials required by your program.

Work experience

At least 2,000 hours of clinical practice experience in a specialty area within the three years prior to admission (nursing education students only).

Tuition Fee

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International

35834 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 874 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

20705 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 505 USD per credit during 12 months.

Nursing education: $503.60
Family nurse practitioner: $743.60

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 Nursing (Online).

Available Scholarships

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