MSc in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Rochester United States | University of Rochester

University of Rochester | Rochester United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 31,320
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months

Our programs offer adaptable pathways to pursue a master's degree while maintaining full-time employment. Whether you want to enhance patient care, take on healthcare leadership roles, or train future nurses, our diverse entry points and specialization choices will guide your journey.
Nationally recognized as top-tier, our master's programs reflect both academic excellence and comprehensive support services—from personalized writing coaching to career guidance and wellness resources.
While rigorous, our programs yield significant rewards as graduates elevate their professional practice and deliver exceptional patient and family care. Every graduate secures employment in their chosen field. If you're seeking career advancement, we invite you to explore our master's programs at the University of Rochester.
The Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program equips you to assess and treat common health conditions in adolescents, adults, and seniors. As a practitioner in this field, you'll provide advanced care focused on health promotion and disease prevention, working longitudinally with patients to maximize wellbeing and quality of life.
These nurse practitioners address both acute and chronic health issues across adult populations, practicing in diverse settings such as community clinics, long-term care facilities, private practices, emergency medicine, workplace health, and end-of-life care.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the Nurse Practitioner programs:
Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school or equivalent master's RN license-qualifying degree in nursing (e.g., direct master's entry [DME])
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from your most recent relevant degree
RN licensure from New York State
Clinical experience if applying to one of the following specialties:
Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: one year RN experience in acute care
Pediatric/Neonatal Nurse Practitioner: two years NICU experience in the last five years
Statistics course with a grade of C or above
English language proficiency
Official transcripts from all schools attended
Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references
Current resume or CV
Current RN license
TOEFL, IELTS, or DET scores for applicants who are non-native English speakers

TOEFL or IELTS scores: if English is not your first language
TOEFL: 560 (paper-based), 230 (computer-based), or 88 (iBT)
IELTS :7.0 band score or better

Tuition USD 31,320

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