Program Overview
The Gerontological Nursing at College of Staten Island 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 Gerontological Nursing 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 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 425 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Gerontological Nursing 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
- Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Practice Nursing
- Health Organizations, Policy, Financing, and Ethics
- Applied Statistical Thinking and Methods in Health Research
- Evidence-Based Nursing for Advanced Practice
- Pathophysiological Concepts in Health and Illness
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Advanced Health Assessment & Diagnostic Reasonsing
- Advanced Practice Nursing with Adults in Community Settings
- Role Practicum: Adults in Community Settings
- Advanced Practice Nursing with Adults in Acute Care Settings
- Role Practicum: Adults in Acute Care Settings
- Primary Health Care Adult-Gerontology I
- Primary Health Care Adult-Gerontology II
- Role Practicum: Primary Health Care I*
- Role Practicum: Primary Health Care II*
- Teaching and Learning for Cultural Competence Development
- Cultural Competence in Health Care Project
- Health Care Program Development
- Nurse as Educator
- Case Management for Advanced Practice Nursing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- Baccalaureate degree in Accounting or a\nrelated field such as Business or Economics. \n
- Letter of intent \n
- Overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or\nhigher. \n
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). \n
- CSI graduates who have a GPA of 3.2 or higher\nin their accounting or business pre-major and major are exempt from taking\nthe GMAT. \n
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language\n(TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). \n
- Two letters of recommendation from instructors\nor employers. One letter, whenever possible, should come from a current or\nformer employer. \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 425 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 425 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact College of Staten Island 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 CUNY College of Staten Island
CUNY College of Staten Island
United States
William Bernhardt, Department of English Katie Cumiskey, Department of Psychology Jane Marcus Delgado, Political Science & Global Affairs Erlan Feria, Engineering and Environmental Science David...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-25
- Language English
- Duration 24 months