Program Overview
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) at University of Virginia is a MSN programme in Humanities over 21 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 humanities. 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 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) 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: 21 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 26,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Charlottesville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Epidemiology & World Health
- Research Processes & Biostatistics
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Clinical Decision-Making in Advanced Practice Nursing
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Health Policy: Local to Global
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).
- Have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited school
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate study
- Be licensed as a registered nurse in the US and be eligible for a RN license in Virginia. All matriculating students who are not active-duty military nurses must have a Virginia RN license before the first day of classes
- Submit three satisfactory recommendations (academic,\xc2\xa0professional, and clinical), one of which should be from an APRN
- Submit their resume or CV
- Have completed an undergraduate or graduate statistics course within five years of the program start*
- Be available for an interview, if requested
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 26,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 26,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Virginia 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 Virginia
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, United States
University of Virginia 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- Language English
- Duration 21 months