Program Overview
The Nursing Adult-Gero Clinical Nurse Specialist at University of Cincinnati is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 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 Nursing Adult-Gero 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: USD 32,516 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 32,516 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing Adult-Gero Clinical Nurse Specialist 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
- Biostatistics for Evidence Based Practice
- Health Care Policy
- Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
- CNS Practicum I
- CNS Practicum II
- Leadership in Healthcare Organizations
- Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology
- Research and Best Evidence for Clinical Reasoning
- Illness Management in Critical Care
- Illness Management in Adult Health/Gerontology
- Differential Diagnosis for the Advanced Practice Nurse
- Finance and Economics of Healthcare CNS w/Nurse Educator
- Practicum III
- Practicum IV
- Theoretical Basis for Clinical Reasoning
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Role Integration of the CNS
- Learning-Centered Teaching in Healthcare
- Curriculum Design and Student Assessment in Healthcare
- Instructional Technology for Learning-Centered Teaching
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).
To be eligible for admission to the program, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
- University of Cincinnati graduate school online application.
- College of Nursing Pre-Registration Packet.
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale for the last degree earned. (A comparable level of achievement is expected for other grading systems.)
- Current RN license.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree conferred from a regionally and ACEN (formerly NLNAC) or CCNE accredited institution.
- Three letters of reference.
- Personal goal statement.
- Professional resume.
- Completion of an undergraduate statistics course with a grade of \xc2\x93C\xc2\x94 or better.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 32,516 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 32,516 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 32,516 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 32,516 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, United States
University of Cincinnati 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 2003-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-05
- Language English
- Duration 24 months