Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Azusa Pacific UniversityProgram Overview
The Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist at Azusa Pacific University is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 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 Clinical Nurse Specialist 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 41,139 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,139 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Pacific, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist 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
- Spiritual Concept Analysis in Health Care
- Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion
- Advanced Nursing Practice Role
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology in Advanced Practice Nursing
- Theory and Practice of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Nursing Care of Adult-Gerontology Patients
- Clinical Specialization in the Care of Adult-Gerontology Patient
- Transitions Across the Care Continuum
- Adolescent Health Care
- Psychosocial Primary Health Care of the Adult and Aging Family
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Official copy of all\ntranscripts leading up to and including posted BSN and MSN degrees from NLN- or\nCCNE-accredited programs.
- 3.0.\nbaccalaureate or masters grade-point average
- Completed application for\ngraduate admission
- Written statement\nof educational and professional goals.
- Copy of RN license \n
- Employment and\neducational experience
- Professional or\nacademic honors
- Volunteer\nactivities
- $45 application\nfee
- Three APU Recommendation Forms from professional references who have the\nability to evaluate your performance in the nursing field
- Completion of\ncourses in health assessment, pathophysiology, nursing research,\nstatistics, nursing leadership
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English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 41,139 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,139 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 41,139 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,139 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Azusa Pacific University 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 Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, United States
Azusa Pacific University(APU) is aprivateevangelicalresearch universityinAzusa, California, United States. The university was founded in 1899 inWhittier, California, with classes first held on...
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
