Program Overview
The Nursing: AdultGerontological Nurse Practitioner at Oakland University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 28 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 Nursing: AdultGerontological Nurse Practitioner 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: 28 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 23,522 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,344 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing: AdultGerontological Nurse Practitioner 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 of Advanced Nursing Practice
- Diversity and Social Issues
- Research Topics in Advanced Nursing Practice
- Health Policy and Finance
- Interprofessional Role Development Leadership and Ethics in Advanced Nursing Practice
- Graduate Research: Project
- Advanced Pathophysiology for Health and Illness Across the Lifespan
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Advanced Nursing Interventions
- Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice Across the Lifespan
- Holistic Perspectives on Aging
- Health Promotion Across the Lifespan
- Advanced Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults I
- Advanced Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults II
- Advanced Nursing Care of Frail Elders
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Before an applicant\xc2\x92s file can be reviewed for full program admission, all application documents must be received in Graduate Study and Lifelong Learning by the deadline listed below. Incomplete applications will not be sent to departments for admission review.
- The Master of Science in Nursing: Adult/Gerontological degree program is awarded upon satisfactory completion of 48 credits (including a minimum of 630 clinical practice hours) in an approved program of study. The program of study allows full-time students to complete the requirements in 28 months.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,522 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,344 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,522 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,344 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Oakland 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 Oakland University
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, United States
Oakland University 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- Language English
- Duration 28 months