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Nursing Education

Wright State University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 11,446 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,738 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Dayton, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Nursing Education at Wright State University 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 Education 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. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 11,446 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,738 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  5. Location: Fairborn, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Nursing Education 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. Information Technology in Health Care
  2. Role Development and Leadership
  3. Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice
  4. Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan for Advanced Nursing Practice
  5. Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
  6. Nursing Research and Evidence for Practice
  7. Applied Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Advanced Practice Across the Lifespan
  8. Health Policy, Politics and Issues
  9. Nursing Curriculum Development
  10. Teaching and Evaluation Strategies in Nursing Education
  11. Practicum in Nursing Education
  12. Population Health

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

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).

Admission Requirements:
  • Be a bachelor prepared nurse, having earned a BSN in nursing with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for your baccalaureate degree and any subsequent graduate work
  • Be a Registered Nurse with an unencumbered license, having a minimum of one year experience
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended
  • Professional statement (no more than 250 words)
  • Submit an Application for the College of Nursing and Health Nursing Education program
  • Resume
  • An essay about a meaningful clinical situation which helped you clarify your goals and desire to become a Nursing Educator
  • Two recommendation letters from your current or most recent supervisor or a faculty member of your BSN program or a previous employer
  • Provide evidence of no criminal history record on file from both a Federal Bureau of Investigation and an Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (or applicable state) for background check. Please be aware that background checks may take up to 30 days to process. It is in your benefit to complete the background check one month prior to the College of Nursing and Health application deadline.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 11,446 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,738 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 11,446 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,738 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Wright State 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 Wright State University

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Wright State University

Dayton, United States

public research university in Fairborn, Ohio, United States

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months