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Master of Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Southern Connecticut State University
- New Haven, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) is taught on campus in New Haven within the College of Health and Human Services at Southern Connecticut State University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner to appropriate health or community scenarios. Critically evaluate specialist evidence and apply advanced research or professional approaches in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner. Communicate effectively with patients
- clients or interdisciplinary teams where applicable.
Career outcomes
- Family nurse practitioner
Curriculum
- 24 core credits and 18 credits in three FNP role courses
- plus a 6-credit thesis or 3-credit special project. Role courses include 220 clinical hours each semester (660 hours) across women's health
- pediatrics
- family practice and internal medicine. Requires a BSN.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Foreign equivalent of a US bachelor's degree with at least a B average (about 3.0 of 4.0)
- official transcripts and a NACES course-by-course evaluation; English proficiency (TOEFL 79
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE 53
- Duolingo 105
- ELS 112) or a US degree
- Bachelor degree with at least a B average (3.0 of 4.0 or equivalent)
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Foreign equivalent of a U.S. bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution, GPA of B or higher, official transcripts plus course-by-course NACES evaluation; some programmes need recommendation letters or entrance exams
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 105
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,130 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | New Haven campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health and Human Services |
| Department | Nursing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships may be available to qualifying students; graduate awards can require completed credits and program eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
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Program starts
January 2028
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $22,130 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,765 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105, IELTS Academic 6.5.