Program Overview
The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at Wilkes University is a Master programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner 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 5.5
- Tuition: USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Wilkes Barre, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Diagnostic Reasoning for Nurse Practitioners
- Adult Health Perspectives of Culturally Diverse, Rural, and Underserved Populations
- Advanced Practice in Adult-Gerontology I
- Advanced Practice in Adult-Gerontology II
- Advanced Practice in Adult-Gerontology Clinical I
- Advanced Practice in Adult-Gerontology Clinical II
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 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).
- GPA of 3.0 or higher from an associate\'s-(for RN to MSN program) or baccalaureate- (for full MSN program) degree-granting institution which is programmatically (ACEN, NLNAC, CCNE) accredited. Students who have graduated from a non-programmatically accredited institution and meet all other admission requirements will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Admission is not guaranteed.
- \xc2\x95 RN License
- \xc2\x95 Completed application
- \xc2\x95 Resume
- \xc2\x95 Minimum one year of clinical experience
- \xc2\x95 Official transcripts from degree-granting institution
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Wilkes 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 Wilkes University
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, United States
Wilkes University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months