Program Overview
The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at University of Virginia is a MSN programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 21 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 21 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 26,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Charlottesville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
- Role I: APRN Role Acquisition
- Clinical Decision-Making in Adult-Gero
- Immunocompetence & Vulnerable Populations
- Research Processes & Biostatistics
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Health Policy: Local to Global
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.25 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A competitive candidate for admission has:
a BSN GPA of 3.25 or higher
More than one year of relevant, full-time RN experience
Active member of a national nursing organization (preferably in applicant\xc2\x92s practice area)
Exhibiting leadership behaviors in a nursing practice setting (mentoring other nurses, participating in unit or hospital-based leadership teams, engaged in practice change and evidence-based practice projects)
Possess a clinical certification, or on pathway to obtaining one or more certifications
Excellent writing skills
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 26,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 26,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Virginia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Virginia
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 21 months