Program Overview
The Clinical Nurse Leader at Rush University is a MSc 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 Clinical Nurse Leader 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
- Tuition: USD 11,361 (Tuition (Trimester)) — National students
- Location: Chicago, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Nurse Leader 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 Physiology
- Health Economics, Policy and Finance
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Health Assessment for Advanced Practice Nursing Across the
- Lifespan
- Advanced Health Assessment for Advanced Practice Nursing Across the
- Lifespan: Lab
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Applied Epidemiology & Biostatistics for Nursing Practice
- Research for Evidence-Based Practice
- Health Promotion in Individuals and Clinical Populations
- Organizational and Systems Leadership
- Clinical Leadership
- Capstone: Clinical Leader (Postlicensure)
- Immersion: Clinical Leader (Postlicensure)
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).
- 1. Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or greater
- 2. Pre-licensure nursing GPA of 3.0 or greater.
- 3. Graduate GPA (of a completed degree) of 3.5 or greater.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 11,361 (Tuition (Trimester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 11,361 (Tuition (Trimester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rush 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 Rush University
Rush University
Chicago, United States
Rush 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