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Master of Nursing in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Acute and Primary Care

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A nursing master's concentration preparing pediatric nurse practitioners at the Boston campus.

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 knowledge and methods in Nursing (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Acute and Primary Care). Analyze relevant problems
  • Communicate evidence-based solutions
  • And use appropriate professional or academic practices.

Career outcomes

  • Pediatric nurse practitioner

Curriculum

  • Core courses cover healthcare systems and professional role development
  • Epidemiology
  • Advanced pharmacology
  • Pathophysiology for advanced practice
  • And translating research evidence into practice
  • With a B or higher required. The pediatric NP
  • Acute and primary care concentration adds clinical core courses
  • For 52 semester hours

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completed bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with transcripts from all institutions
  • Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US credentials
  • Some programmes require GRE/GMAT
  • 1-3 recommendation letters
  • Personal statement and resume.

Accepted academic background

Completed bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with transcripts from all institutions, Foreign Credential Evaluation required for non-US credentials, Some programmes require GRE/GMAT, 1-3 recommendation letters, Personal statement, Resume.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of Identity or Passport
  • English Proficiency Evidence Where Applicable
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements
  2. English test minimums and deadline for your intake through the official website. Apply online through the graduate application and pay the 100 USD application fee. Upload official transcripts with a Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US degrees
  3. Resume
  4. Personal statement
  5. Recommendation letters and TOEFL
  6. IELTS
  7. PTE or Duolingo scores (GRE/GMAT only if the programme asks. An English-medium degree can waive the test). After admission
  8. Submit the I-20 request form with a passport copy through the official website. Apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$45,356 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusBoston campus
Faculty or schoolBouvé College of Health Sciences
DepartmentSchool of Nursing
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value52
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarships, Bursaries, Or merit awards may be available to eligible students at Northeastern University. Eligibility, Award value, And application deadlines vary by scholarship and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

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    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    September 2027

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    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.