Program Overview
The Nurse Anesthesia at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 32 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 Nurse Anesthesia 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: 32 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Houston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nurse Anesthesia 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
- Statistics in Nursing
- Advanced Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry for Nurse Anesthesia I
- Advanced Pharmacology and Chemistry for Nurse Anesthesia part A
- Advanced Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry for Nurse Anesthesia II
- Advanced Pharmacology and Chemistry for Nurse Anesthesia part B
- Clinical & Epidemiological Research for Advanced Nursing Practice
- Physical Exam & Differential Diagnosis
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).
- Official scores for the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) taken within five years preceding application.
- A baccalaureate degree in nursing earned from an accredited program. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- A completed basic statistics course.
- A completed Organic Chemistry I or Biochemistry course within the last 6 years.
- Evidence of current Texas nursing licensure.
- Minimum one year work experience in critical care as a registered nurse, two years preferred.
- BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certification.
- One official copy of TOEFL score if international applicant. TOEFL scores can be no more than two (2) years old and a minimum score of 550 is required on the paper exam, a minimum score of 213 on the computer-based exam, or a minimum score of 86 on the internet-based exam.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, United States
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 32 months
- Credits 112