Program Overview
The Nursing (Nurse Anesthesia) at Loma Linda University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 30 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 (Nurse Anesthesia) 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: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 50,129 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 50,129 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: California, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing (Nurse Anesthesia) 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
- Principles of Nurse Anesthesia
- Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Practice I & Lab
- Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Practice II & Lab
- Professional Aspects
- Advanced Role for the CRNA
- Pharmacology
- Advanced Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthesia I
- Advanced Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthesia II
- Advanced Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthesia III
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Academics
- BS in nursing or equivalent from an accredited school in the U.S.
- Cumulative GPA \xc2\x96 3.0 or higher
- Science GPA \xc2\x96 3.0 or higher (recommended)
- Health Science Reasoning Test (taken on site when granted an interview)
Licenses/Certificates
- RN licensure; RN in California before clinical courses
- Current Certifications: BLS, ACLS and PALS are required; CCRN (preferred)
Recommendations
- Spiritual advisor or pastor
- Immediate Supervisor in the critical care area in which the applicant is currently working
- Critical care/ICU co-worker
Prerequisites
Recommended Additional Courses:- General Chemistry
- Biochemistry
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 50,129 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 50,129 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 50,129 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 50,129 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Loma Linda 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 Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
Loma Linda University (LLU) is a private Seventh-day Adventist health sciences university in Loma Linda, California. As of 2019, the university comprises eight schools and a Faculty of Graduate...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 30 months