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Clinical Nurse Specialist

Texas Christian University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 1,480 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,480 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Feb, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Fort Worth, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Clinical Nurse Specialist at Texas Christian 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 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 1,480 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,480 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: Fort Worth, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Clinical Nurse Specialist programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Advanced Health Assessment
  2. Advanced Practice Roles
  3. Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics
  4. Health Care Policy, Law and Ethics
  5. Advanced Nursing Research and Theory\nFinancial Concepts in Health Care
  6. Advanced Care of Adult-Gerontology Populations
  7. Advanced Care of Adult Gerontology Populations Practicum
  8. The CNS and Professional Practice
  9. The CNS and Professional Practice Practicum

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3
Recommended score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3 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).


  • Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4 point scale) from the basic nursing program
  • Submission of official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
  • A preferred work history (resume)
  • A preferred work history that includes two years of full-time experience or its equivalent as a registered nurse, if entering the CNL major
  • For applicants for whom English is a second language, demonstrated English language proficiency is measured by an acceptable score on the Test of Spoken English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the institutional version of the Test of Spoken English (TSE)
  • An essay, 250-350 words
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 1,480 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,480 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 1,480 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,480 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Texas Christian 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 Texas Christian University

    Texas Christian University logo

    Texas Christian University

    Fort Worth, United States

    private university in Fort Worth, Texas, USA

    University Profile
    • Application Deadline Feb, 2027
    • Start Date Aug, 2026
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months