Program Overview
The Nursing at Rush University 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 995 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Chicago, 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
- Socialization into Nursing Seminar
- Role of the Professional Nurse
- Role of the Professional Nurse Practicum
- Pathophysiology for the Advanced Generalist
- Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
- Health Assessment Across the Lifespan Lab: Advanced Generalist
- Nursing Management of Common Health Alterations Across the Lifespan
- Nursing Management of Common Health Alterations Across the Lifespan Practicum
- Pharmacology for the Advanced Generalist
- Applied Epidemiology & Biostatistics for Nursing Practice
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Palliative Care
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practicum
- Health Promotion in Individual and Clinical Populations
- Women\x92s Health Across the Lifespan
- Women\x92s Health Nursing Practicum
- Public Health Nursing
- Public Health Nursing Practicum
- Organizational and Systems Leadership
- Nursing Management of Complex Health Alterations Across the Lifespan
- Nursing Management of Complex Health Alterations Across the Lifespan Practicum
- Clinical Leadership
- Capstone: Advanced Generalist (Prelicensure)
- Immersion: Advanced Gen
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A minimum of a bachelor\'s degree from an accredited institution by the time of matriculation
- Cumulative and prerequisite science GPAs of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
- All anatomy, physiology, microbiology and chemistry courses are used to calculate the prerequisite GPA.
- Personal essay statement (the question can be found in the application instructions)
- Submission of all official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended to NursingCAS
- Applicants must complete all required prerequisite coursework (with a grade of "C" or better) prior to the application deadline
- Acceptable GRE General Test scores (the GRE is waived if cumulative GPA is 3.25 or greater)
- GRE General Test scores are evaluated on an individual basis; however, a writing score of 3.5 or greater is required for consideration for admission.
- A personal interview with a Rush University College of Nursing faculty member. The interviews are by invitation only.
- The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required for applicants who are non-native speakers of English. This requirement may be waived if the applicant has completed a minimum of three years of higher education AND received their baccalaureate degree in the United States.
- Three professional letters of recommendation. (Recommendations from friends, relatives or co-workers will not be accepted. Recommendations from place of employment must be from a supervisor or manager. Recommendations from college professors are accepted.) **
- Document upload of CV or resume
- Submission of a completed NursingCAS application with a nonrefundable application fee. The College of Nursing utilizes a centralized application service, NursingCAS. Please click on CON Application Instructions to read more about applying through this system.
- Submission of a brief Rush supplement application. The online supplemental application will be emailed to you once you have submitted your NursingCAS application.
- **Only applicants applying from an affiliated college or university are required to submit one letter of recommendation from a pre-health advisor.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 995 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 995 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rush 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 Rush University
Rush University
Chicago, United States
Rush 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- Language English
- Duration 24 months
