Program Overview
The Nursing at University of Nevada Reno 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 19,698 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,510 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Reno, 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
- Diagnosis, Symptom, and Illness Management
- Introduction to Management of Acute Care Patients Lecture
- Introduction to Acute Care Practicum
- Advanced Prescribing Pharmacology for the Acutely Ill Patient
- Management of Chronic Illness in Acute Care Lecture
- Management of Chronic Illness in the Acute Care Patient Practicum
- Management of Comorbid Conditions in Acute Care Lecture
- Management of Comorbid Conditions in Acute Care Setting Practicum
- Advanced Practice Introduction to Critical Care I Lecture
- Advanced Practice Introduction to Critical Care Practicum
- Advanced Ambulatory Pharmacy
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Intro to Knowledge Development and Scientific Inquiry
- Health Care Policy and Social Justice
- Populations and Aggregate Health Issues
- Advanced Health Assessment
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:
- The online application
- Any additional program specific requirements
- Official transcripts (statement of marks)
- Your resume or curriculum vitae
- A statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official Test scores (GRE/GMAT, TOEFL/IELTS)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 19,698 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,510 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 19,698 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,510 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nevada Reno 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 of Nevada Reno
University of Nevada Reno
Reno, United States
The University of Nevada, Reno is a public land-grant research university in Reno, Nevada, United States. It is the state's flagship public university and primary land grant institution. It was...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
