Program Overview
The Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Systems at University at Buffalo is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 18 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 in Healthcare Systems 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 11,105 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 5,435 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Buffalo, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Systems 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
- Applied Informatics to Evaluate Health Care Outcomes
- Management for Public Health Practitioners
- Conceptual Foundations
- Scientific Writing
- Seminar in Grantsmanship
- Evaluating Research Evidence for Health Care II (statistics)
- Evaluating Research Evidence for Health Care II (lab)
- Organization and Leadership Concepts in Health Care
- Evaluating Research Evidence for Health Care I
- Program Evaluation
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).
Admission Requirements:
Before you can apply, you must have:
- The equivalent of a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) degree
- An active U.S. RN license
- Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 preferred
To apply, you must submit:
- Online application and $75 fee
- Official transcripts from all colleges ever attended
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- Three references
- Official GRE or MAT scores if your overall undergraduate GPA is below 3.0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 11,105 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 5,435 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 11,105 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 5,435 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University at Buffalo 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 at Buffalo
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, United States
University at Buffalo is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-30
- Language English
- Duration 18 months