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Nursing (Concentration in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner)

Virginia Commonwealth University
Information last verified July 2026
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Degree MSc
Deadline Mar, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Richmond, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Nursing (Concentration in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) at Virginia Commonwealth University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, 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 (Concentration in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Location: Fairfax, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Nursing (Concentration in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Gero-pharmacology
  2. Primary Care Advanced Practice Clinical Procedures
  3. Diagnosis and Management in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
  4. Advanced Nursing Practice: Pharmacotherapeutics
  5. Ethics, Advanced Nursing Practice and the Health Care Environment
  6. Advanced Nursing Practice: The Biological Basis of Health and Illness Across the Lifespan
  7. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Across the Lifespan
  8. Policy, Processes and Systems for Advanced Nursing Practice

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Application to graduate study, including the Application for Virginia in-state tuition
  • Personal statement submitted with the online application
  • $65 application fee
  • Three reference letters should be submitted through the online application
  • Transcripts from each institution you attended are required to be submitted

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

Mar, 2027

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Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, United States

public research university in Richmond, Virginia, United States

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline Mar, 2027
  • Start Date Aug, 2026
  • Language English
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