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Nursing (Specialization in Clinical Nurse Leader)

University of Florida
Information last verified July 2026
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery Online
Location Gainesville, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Nursing (Specialization in Clinical Nurse Leader) at University of Florida is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered Online. 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 (Specialization in Clinical Nurse Leader) 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Nursing (Specialization in Clinical Nurse Leader) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Health Promotion and Role Development in Advanced Practice Nursing
  2. Theory and Research for Nursing
  3. Physiology and Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing
  4. Leadership
  5. Research Methods and Utilization
  6. Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
  7. Health Policy and Finance in Advanced Nursing Practice
  8. Management of the Care Environment I
  9. Ethical Theories and Rational decision Making in Health Care
  10. Principles of Clinical Outcomes Management
  11. Management of the Care Environment II
  12. Clinical Nurse Leader Role Seminar

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).

Criteria for admission to the MSN program include the following:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with an upper-division grade point average of 3.0 or higher from a CCNE or NLN AC accredited program.
  • Eligibility for licensure to practice as a registered nurse.
  • A score of 500 or higher on each of the verbal and quantitative sections in the prior version of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. In the new version of the GRE a minimum score of 153 in the verbal section and 144 in the quantitative section. Analytical writing section is optional.
  • International students or students whose native language is not English, are advised to contact the College of Nursing Admissions Office for further requirements.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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About University of Florida

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University of Florida

Gainesville, United States

public research university in Gainesville, Florida, United States

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months