Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before June 2027
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
67 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Miami, United States
Disciplines
Nursing
Overview
Graduates of this Nursing and Health Studies - BSN to DNP program at the University of Miami will be prepared to collaborate with PhD colleagues to provide innovative leadership to the profession and make the practice of nursing more effective.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will integrate knowledge, theories, and concepts from the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organization sciences to develop ethical health care systems and new frontiers for nursing practice which assist with the resolution of health care disparities.
- Students will be able to evaluate research methods and findings to create an evidence base for nursing practice and health care delivery systems that reflect best practices and alleviate health care disparities.
- Students will be able to make meaningful contributions in the area of developing quality, cost effective health care collaborations addressing health care disparities.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Anesthesia Science and Technology for Nurse Anesthetists
- Physiology/Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing
- Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
- Basic Concepts in Anesthesia Nursing
- Pharmacology for Anesthesia Nursing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GPA: 3
- GRE: 3.5 (analytical)
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in nursing, from regionally-accredited institutions
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for the Bachelor’s
- Introductory statistics course
- Two letters of recommendation, preferably from individuals with doctorates in nursing
- Statement of professional goals
- Current CV/resume
- Current, unrestricted RN license to practice nursing in the State of Florida or the state/territory of current practice
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certification
- National certification in a nursing specialty
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 83,303 AUD / year (approximately 59,049 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 83,303 AUD / year (approximately 59,049 USD / year)
- Domestic / In-State: 83,303 AUD / year (approximately 59,049 USD / year)
Living Costs
Miami, United States: 2,127-3,672 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are available for Nursing and Health Studies - BSN to DNP.
