Program Overview
The Nursing - Primary Care or Nurse Practitioner at California State University Fresno is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, 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 - Primary Care or Nurse Practitioner 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: California, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing - Primary Care or Nurse Practitioner 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
- Beginning Topics in Nursing
- Basic Concepts and Care of Elderly Clients
- Basic Skills in Nursing
- Practicum: Fundamental Concepts of Nursing Care
- Cooperative Education in Nursing
- Transitional Concepts in Nursing Care
- Advanced Skills in Nursing
- Practicum: Basic Concepts in Nursing
- Integrated Health Assessment
- Pathophysiology for Nurses
- Problem Based Case Studies for Nursing
- Fundamental Skills and Assessments of Nursing Care
- Psychosocial Nursing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Criteria for Registered Nurses with a Baccalaureate Degree
in a Field Other Than Nursing
This program is open only to students eligible for admission to graduate standing at California State University, Fresno, who have completed a nursing program in an accredited school, are registered, or eligible for registration as nurses in the state of California and who hold a bachelor\'s degree in a related field from an accredited university.
For admission to this program, students are required to meet the following criteria in addition to the regular criteria set for admission to the M.S.N. program:
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Fresno 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 Fresno
California State University Fresno
United States
California State University, Fresno is a public university in Fresno, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. The university had a fall 2020 enrollment of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-16
- Language English
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