Program Overview
The Nursing at Ball State University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, 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 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 579 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 386 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing 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
- NUR 607 Data Analysis in Nursing Research (3 credit hours) or EDPS 641 Introduction to Statistical Methods (3 credit hours)
- NUR 604 Research (3 credit hours)
- NUR 603 Nursing Theory (3 credit hours)
- NUR 605 Nursing Information Technology (2 credit hours)
- NUR 610 Nursing Concepts in Health Promotion/Disease and Injury Prevention in Populations (3 credit hours) (*45 hrs clinical)
- NUR 611 Concept Analysis 2, Decision Making (3 credit hours)
- NUR 620 Curricular Designs in Nursing (3 credit hours)
- NUR 622 Teaching in Nursing (3 credit hours)
- NUR 626 Program Evaluation (3 credit hours)
- NUR 608 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Clinical Practice (3 credit hours)
- NUR 609 Health Assessment for Clinical Practice (3 credit hours) (*45 hrs clinical)
- NUR 672 Practicum of Role Expectations (4 credit hours) (*225 hrs clinical)
- NUR 607 Data Analysis in Nursing Research (3 credit hours) or EDPS 641 Introduction to Statistical Methods (3 credit hours)
- NUR 604 Research (3 credit hours)
- NUR 603 Nursing Theory (3 credit hours)
- NUR 605 Nursing Information Technology (2 credit hours)
- NUR 610 Nursing Concepts in Health Promotion/Disease and Injury Prevention in Populations (3 credit hours) (*45 hrs clinical)
- NUR 611 Concept Analysis 2, Decision Making (3 credit hours)
- NUR 640 Nursing Administration in Complex Organizations (3 credit hours)
- NUR 642 Administrative Management for Nurses (3 credit hours)
- NUR 643 Financial Management for Nurses (3 credit hours)
- MGT 500 Managing Organizational Behavior (3 credit hours)
- MKG 505 Survey of Marketing (3 credit hours)
- NUR 672, Practicum of Role Expectations (4 credit hours) (*225 hrs clinical)
- NUR 607 Data Analysis in Nursing Research (3 credit hours) or EDPS 641 Introduction to Statistical Methods (3 credit hours)
- NUR 604 Research (3 credit hours)
- NUR 603 Nursing Theory (3 credit hours)
- NUR 605 Nursing Information Technology (2 credit hours)
- NUR 610 Nursing Concepts in Health Promotion/Disease and Injury Prevention in Populations (3 credit hours) (*45 hrs clinical)
- NUR 630 Advanced Practice Nursing and Role Theory (3 credit hours)
- NUR 632 Pathophysiology and Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
- NUR 634 Advanced Health Assessment (3 credit hours) (*60 hrs clinical, 1 day per week average)
- NUR 638 Advanced Clinical Pharmacology (3 credit hours)
- NUR 681 Primary Care of the Adult 1 (4 credit hours) (*120 hrs clinical, 1 day per week average)
- NUR 682 Primary Care of Children (4 credit hours) (*120 hrs clinical, 1 day per week average)
- NUR 683 Primary Care of the Adult 2 (4 credit hours) (*120 hrs clinical, 1 day per week average)
- NUR 684 Primary Care of Women (4 credit hours) (*90 hrs clinical)
- NUR 673 Practicum\x97Family Nurse Practitioner (5 credit hours) (*180 hrs clinical, 1.5-2 days per week average)
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).
Have graduated from a bachelor\xc2\x92s program in nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), now referred to as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). (Applicants applying to the RN to MS option. must hold an associate degree in nursing from an NLNAC/ACEN-accredited program, plus a bachelor\'s degree in a non-nursing field.)
Have a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Have earned a grade of C or better in at least 2 quarter or semester hours in an undergraduate research course.
Have an unencumbered license as a registered nurse in state of practice.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 579 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 386 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 579 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 386 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ball State 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 Ball State University
Ball State University
Muncie, United States
Ball State University 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 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 7 semesters
