Overview

Focus is on the evidence-based treatment modalities of Family Systems Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Brief Solution Focused Therapy with particular emphasis placed on holistic patient care with the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track at Villanova University.

Nurses graduate ready to assess, diagnose, and provide comprehensive care in a variety of settings, including emergency rooms, outpatient, telemedicine, behavioral health clinics, extended care facilities and residential treatment sites.

Clinical Placement

All clinical courses must be completed in person. Villanova Nursing secures MSN student clinical placement in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware in settings that provide for interdisciplinary collaboration among health professionals. Faculty and students will mutually select sites and activities to fulfill the program’s required 730 direct care hours.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership Strategies in Nursing
Development of Nursing Science
Lifespan Psychotherapeutic Clinical Modalities
Management in Psych-Mental Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

47 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Online Application for Admission
Personal Goal Statement identifying career goals that are congruent with the purposes of the program and indicate appropriate communication and writing skills
Resume
Application fee
TOEFL or IELTS (non-native English speakers)
Transcripts from all schools attended must be submitted. Transcripts originating from academic institutions outside of the U.S. must be translated and a course-by-course evaluation performed by World Education Service or a comparable credential evaluation service.
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
Upon acceptance, a comprehensive criminal background check through Complio (Villanova's online compliance tracking service) is required.
Each applicant must document the ability to speak, read and write English as evidenced by satisfactory scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

50760 USD / year

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Out-of-State

50760 USD / year

≈ 50760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

50760 USD / year

≈ 50760 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

800 - 1300 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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Funding

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