Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Northern Arizona UniversityProgram 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- 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:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theoretical Foundations
- Applied Pathophysiology for Apns
- Advanced Principles of Evidence-base Practice
- Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses
- Family Nursing Theory and Practice
- Rural Theory and Health Policy
- Advanced Nursing Assessment
- Family Primary Health Care I
- Family Primary Health Care Practicum I
- Family Primary Health Care II
- Family Primary Health Care Practicum II
- Family Primary Health Care III
- Family Primary Health Care Practicum III
- Advanced Roles Transition
- Healthcare Systems: Technology, Quality and Economics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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.
- Bachelors degree in nursing from an accredited program or an associates degree in nursing from an accredited program with a bachelors 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.
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.
About Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, United States
public university in Flagstaff, Arizona, US
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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