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Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Northern Arizona University
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #198
Tuition USD 34,932 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,668 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Mar, 2027
Delivery Online
Location Flagstaff, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner at Northern Arizona University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered Online. 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 34,932 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,668 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Nursing - Family 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. Theoretical Foundations
  2. Applied Pathophysiology for Apns
  3. Advanced Principles of Evidence-base Practice
  4. Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses
  5. Family Nursing Theory and Practice
  6. Rural Theory and Health Policy
  7. Advanced Nursing Assessment
  8. Family Primary Health Care I
  9. Family Primary Health Care Practicum I
  10. Family Primary Health Care II
  11. Family Primary Health Care Practicum II
  12. Family Primary Health Care III
  13. Family Primary Health Care Practicum III
  14. Advanced Roles Transition
  15. Healthcare Systems: Technology, Quality and Economics

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

  • NAU Graduate Online application is required for all programs. Details on admission requirements are included in the online application.
  • Admission is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program or an associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited program with a bachelor’s degree in another field.
  • Current RN license in good standing to practice as a registered nurse in Arizona, or eligibility to obtain an Arizona license, or meet the Arizona Board of Nursing regulations regarding multistate licensure.
For more information, please check the program website.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 34,932 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,668 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 34,932 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,668 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Northern Arizona 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.