Program Overview
The Nursing Leadership at California State University Fullerton 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 Leadership 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 14,403 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Fullerton, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing Leadership 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 Perspectives for Nursing Practice
- Nursing Research and Evaluation for Practice
- Nursing Service Economics
- Advanced Decision Making: Nursing Issues Seminar
- Informatics in Healthcare
- Advanced Nursing: Vulnerable Populations
- Nursing Service Administration Practicum
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).
To earn a master\'s/graduate degree at Cal State Fullerton, the admission requirements for international students are:
- A degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor\'s degree
- Good academic standing at an internationally accredited college or university. (The equivalent of at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale is recommended for most programs)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 14,403 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 14,403 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Fullerton 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 California State University Fullerton
California State University Fullerton
United States
California State University, Fullerton is a public research university in Fullerton, California, United States. With a total enrollment of more than 41,000, it has the largest student body of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
