Program Overview
The Nursing at California State University San Marcos 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 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
- Tuition: USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: San Marcos, United States, United States
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
- Theoretical Bases of Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice
- Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion
- Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion Field Study
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Health Care Policy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- a completed application form (see "How to Apply")
- one set of official transcripts from colleges and universities attended
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree conferred
- evidence of satisfactory completion (grade of C, 2.0 or better) of
- a physical assessment course
- an inferential statistics course
- a nursing research course
- an undergraduate or graduate level bioethics course-waived for Fall 2013
- proof of licensure as a registered nurse in California
- a current resume with 1 year of recent nursing experience
- two letters of reference (one academic & one professional)
- 1-2 page essay outlining professional & educational goal(s)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University San Marcos 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 San Marcos
California State University San Marcos
California, US
California State University San Marcos is a public university in San Marcos, California, United States. It was founded in 1989 as the 21st campus in the California State University (CSU) system.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
