Program Overview
The Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care at Barry University is a MSc programme in Humanities, 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 humanities. 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 Practitioner - Acute Care 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 990 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 990 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Miami, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Role Development of the Advanced Practice Nurse
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Health Promotion/Disease Preventio
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Phil/Theoretic Bases of Nursing
- Advanced Health Assessment/Differential Diagnosis
- Evidence-Based Inquiry in Nursing
- Behavioral Health
- Public Policy Strategies for Nursing
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care I
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care II
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care III
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Integration Practicum
- Clinical
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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 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).
- A baccalaureate or graduate degree in nursing granted from a regionally and professionally accredited or internationally recognized college or university. A bachelors degree from another discipline will be considered on a case by case basis.
- A current, unrestricted license as a professional registered nurse in the United States. Out of state applicants must be eligible for endorsement by the Florida Board of Nursing. An unrestricted Florida license must be received prior to starting the Program and maintained throughout enrollment in the Program. A minimum of one year, full time clinical experience as a Registered Nurse within the last three years is required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 990 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 990 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 990 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 990 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Barry 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 Barry University
Barry University
Miami, United States
private Catholic university in Miami Shores, Florida, USA
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
