Program Overview
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at University of Arizona is a Postgraduate Certificate 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 Mental Health 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 766 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 766 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychiatric Mental Health 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
- Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology
- Health Assessment
- Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics
- Psychopharmacology
- Advanced Family Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
- Issues in Gerontological Health
- Advanced Family Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
- Advanced Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing III: Focus on child and adolescent
- Residency
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).
Admissions Requirements
- Admission requirements include the following:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (BSN to DNP pathway)
- Master of Science (MS) in Nursing degree, cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above (MS to DNP pathway only)
- Advanced practice national certification for MS-DNP pathway (for current Nurse Practitioners only)
- Unrestricted RN licensure in the U.S.
- Complete the online University of Arizona Graduate College application. For instructions click here.
- Transcripts: To download the Transcript Factsheet for complete instructions on submission of transcripts, click here.
- Computer literacy
- Additional documentation will be required if offered admission into the program.
- Applicants may submit other credentials which they believe reflect their abilities. An interview (may be telephone) is required for post-master\xc2\x92s and nurse anesthetist applicants. Interviews are not required for BSN-DNP applicants with NP specialty.
- Complete the online University of Arizona Graduate College Application by the international deadline date. For instructions click here.
- Submit a minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 paper based (PB), 79 internet based (iBT) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score of 7 (no subject area below a 6).
- Transcripts and Degrees: Submit CGFNS documentation for nursing degrees earned outside of the United States.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 766 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 766 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 766 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 766 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Arizona 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 Arizona
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Tucson, United States
University of Arizona 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 2004-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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