Program Overview
The Nursing (Clinical Nurse Leader) at University of South Carolina Upstate 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 Nursing (Clinical Nurse Leader) 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 6
- Tuition: USD 13,407 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 13,407 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Spartanburg, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing (Clinical Nurse Leader) 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 and Conceptual Foundations for Nursing
- Health Promotion and Advanced Health Assessment
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Cultural Perspective in Healthcare
- Education in Nursing
- Advanced Digital & Information Literacy for Nurses
- Nursing Research Methods
- Health Care Delivery Systems
- Role of the Nurse as Leader
- Practicum I
- Global Healthcare
- Advanced Applied Pharmacology
- Quality and Risk Management in Health Systems Leadership
- Data Analysis in the Healthcare System
- Evidence Based Practice Project
- CNL Practicum II
- Outcomes Evaluation in Healthcare Systems Leadership
- Evidence Based Practice Project II
- CNL Practicum III
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application, application fee, residency form with all requested information\nand supporting documents.\xc2\xa0
- Transcripts: Individuals seeking admission must provide official transcripts\nshowing all post-secondary coursework attempted and the\naward of the BSN degree by an accredited college or university. Official\ntranscripts verifying all previous college-level course work are required\nfor the University\xc2\x92s records. To be considered official, transcripts must\nbe sent directly from the institution to USC Upstate or delivered in a\nsealed envelope bearing a registrar\xc2\x92s stamp.
- Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation are required.\nRecommendations should be from professional knowledgeable\nabout the applicant\xc2\x92s academic and nursing leadership potential.
- Validation of current RN license
- Current CV or resume
- Completion of agency requirements needed for clinical practice.
- Personal statement: Applicants are required to submit a 1-2 page personal\nstatement that describes career goals and how this degree will be\nutilized as a practicing CNL.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,407 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 13,407 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,407 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 13,407 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Carolina Upstate 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 South Carolina Upstate
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, United States
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a public university in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. It has a Spartanburg postal address. Founded in 1967 and formerly known as University...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-09
- Language English
- Duration 24 months