Program Overview
The Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Track (CNS or NP) at University of North Dakota 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 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Track (CNS or NP) 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: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Track (CNS or NP) 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
- Theories/Concepts Nursing
- Evidence for Practice
- Adv Physiology/Pathophysiology I
- Adv Physiology/Pathophys II
- Essentials in Epidemiology
- Health Promotion
- Ethical, Legal and Health Policy Issues
- Advanced Pharmacology for Primary Care I
- Psych Diagnostic Reasoning
- Advanced Pharmacology for Primary Care II
- Role Development of the NP
- Psychopharmacology
- Individual Therapy
- Group and Family Therapies
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Management of Psychopathology I
- Management of Psychopathology II
- Advanced Clinical Practicum
- Independent Study
- Thesis
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).
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor\'s degree in Nursing from a National League for Nursing (NLN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited program.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) for the last 2 years of your undergraduate program.**
- Completion of a statistics course (graduate or undergraduate level).**
- Current RN licensure in the United States.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as an RN (preferred).**
- Professional r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9.
- Completion of a successful interview.
- Satisfactorily complete a background check prior to admission.
- Meet current health and immunization requirements of the UND College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines prior to clinical coursework.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Dakota 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 North Dakota
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, United States
University of North Dakota is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months