Program Overview
The Clinical Systems Leadership (RN to MSN) at University of Arizona is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 39 months, delivered Online. 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 Systems Leadership (RN to MSN) 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: 39 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: USD 800 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 800 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Systems Leadership (RN to MSN) 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
- Principles of Statistical Inference for Clinical Practice
- Foundations of Systems Leadership
- Evidence-Based Practice Improvement
- Population Health
- Healthcare Environments and Care Coordination
- Health Information and Patient Care Technologies
- Quality and Safety Management
- Leadership for Patient-Centered Care
- Healing Environments and Practices
- Healthcare Business Dynamics
- Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
- Clinical Systems Leadership Immersion
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).
Admission Requirements:
To be eligible for this program, students must meet the following qualifications:
- Hold a current unencumbered license as an RN in the state in which you will do the Immersion Capstone project. Note: an \xc2\x93unencumbered license\xc2\x94 means neither the license, the licensee\xc2\x92s practice, nor the licensee is associated with any type of restriction, encumbrance, or probationary limitations imposed by the applicable Board of Nursing or any judicial entity. A copy of the RN license must be submitted at the time of application.
- Have earned an associate or baccalaureate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning, such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)\xc2\x96formerly known as the National League for Nursing (NLN)\xc2\x96with a 3.0 GPA or higher (based upon a 4.0 scale). The ADN-MSN track GPA calculation is based on the last 30 credits of your associate program; the BSN-MSN track GPA calculation is based on the last 60 credits of your baccalaureate program.
- Satisfy the minimum clinical work experience requirement. ADN nurses must have the equivalent of two full years of work experience as an RN within the past five years; BSN nurses must have at least one full year of RN work experience within the past five years.
- Submit the following application materials:
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
- Copy of current unrestricted/unencumbered RN license
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 800 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 800 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 800 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 800 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Arizona 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 Arizona
University of Arizona
Tucson, United States
University of Arizona 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- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 39 months