Overview

The Master of Science in Nursing degree program at Michigan State University consists of three concentrations. The first concentration, Nurse Practitioner, focuses on the preparation of advanced practice nurses as nurse practitioners. Within this concentration, there are two areas of study: adult/gerontology, and family.

Learning outcomes

A second concentration, Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist with Education, focuses on the preparation of advanced practice nurses specialized in acute care adult-gerontology practice and adult education who also have preparation as an educator. A third concentration, Nurse Anesthesia, prepares advanced practice nurses who will use specialized skills and knowledge in the administration of anesthesia and pain management agents.

Nurse Practitioners, as advanced practice nurses, are in direct-care provider's role, use specialty skills and knowledge in providing care to clients of all ages and stages of development in primary care settings. The nurse practitioner curriculum prepares nurses to function interdependently with other health care providers to provide primary care.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistics for the Healthcare Professional

Research for Advanced Practice Nurses

Health Care Policy and Politics

Theoretical Foundations and Role Development for the Advanced Practice Nurse

Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing

Clinical Decision Making

Applied Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing

Health Assessment of the Family

Primary Care Management of the Family

Primary Care Management of the Family

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 23 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

53

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

53

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Nursing program, an applicant must have:

Submitted a university application for admission and a curriculum vita.

Completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.

Applicants to the Nurse Anesthesia concentration must have completed the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical sections of the Graduate Record Examination within the last five years.

Submitted a written essay that addresses the applicant’s career goals and motivations for graduate study in the selected area of specialty nursing practice.

Completed an admission interview with the College of Nursing faculty.

Tuition Fee

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International

29772 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29772 USD per year during 23 months.
National

29772 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29772 USD per year during 23 months.
In-State

15152 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15152 USD per year during 23 months.

Living costs for East Lansing

1000 - 1500 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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Nursing.

Available Scholarships

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