Program Overview
The Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner at University of Connecticut is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 30 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 - Family 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: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 2,499 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,314 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Storrs, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing - Family 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
- Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
- Advanced Pathophysiology: Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice Across the Lifespan
- Statistical Methods in Health Sciences Research
- Nursing Science and Patterns of Knowing in Advanced Nursing Practice
- Advanced Pharmacodynamics and Implications for Nursing Actions
- Health Promotion, Prevention, and Common Health Problems in APN Practice
- APN Clinical Practicum
- Nursing Research for Evidence-based Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 for your entire undergraduate career or
- A grade-point average of at least 3.0 for your last two undergraduate years or
- Exceptional work in your entire final undergraduate career (3.5 or better) or
- Graduate work with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 or better
Graduate Test Scores
Many programs require submission of the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Some programs require specific GRE Subject Tests.
Business programs require the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,499 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,314 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 2,499 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,314 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Connecticut 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 Connecticut
University of Connecticut
Storrs, United States
University of Connecticut is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 30 months