Program Overview
The Nursing - Nursing Leadership in Health Systems at Salem State University is a MSN 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 - Nursing Leadership in Health Systems 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 5.5
- Tuition: USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 400 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Salem, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing - Nursing Leadership in Health Systems 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
- Health Policy & Leadership for Advanced Practice Nursing
- Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
- Research for Evidence-Based Practice
- Environments of Care
- Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Advanced Pharmacology
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).
- $50\xc2\xa0non-refundable application fee\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0
- Official transcript or transcript evaluation\xc2\xa0from all colleges or universities from which a degree was conferred.
- Transcript should show Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from\xc2\xa0an NLN or CCNE accredited nursing program. If you graduated from an RN to\xc2\xa0BSN program, you must also submit a transcript from your associate\'s degree nursing\xc2\xa0program. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA in both programs in order to be eligible to apply to the MSN program.\xc2\xa0
- Experienced and licensed registered nurses who have a US bachelor\'s degree in another discipline are also eligible to apply.
- Three professional\xc2\xa0references\xc2\xa0that address your professional and/or academic experience.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 400 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 400 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Salem 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 Salem State University
Salem State University
Salem, United States
Salem 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 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-08
- Language English
- Duration 24 months