Program Overview
The Nursing for Non-Nurses at University of San Francisco 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 for Non-Nurses 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,340 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,340 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: San Francisco, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing for Non-Nurses 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
- Introductory Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
- Principles of Epidemiology
- Health Assessment through the Lifespan
- Fundamentals of Nursing: Learning and Reasoning
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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).
- Completed online application and fee
- Completion of a bachelor\'s degree (in any field) from an accredited institution
- Unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. Official or unofficial transcripts should be uploaded through the online application form.
- Grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Personal statement
- Professional r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9
- Two letters of recommendation
- For international students only: A Certificate of Finance, a passport copy, and TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic test scores
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,340 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,340 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,340 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,340 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of San Francisco 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 San Francisco
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, United States
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University Profile- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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