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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING

About UoN Academic Affairs Research Resources and Services ÚÑÈí

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING
College of Health Sciences
Total Program Credit Hours Course Credit Hours Theses Credit Hours Cost of One Course Credit Hour Cost of One Theses Credit Hour Total Program Cost Expected Studying Years
36 36 0 150 OMR 150 OMR 5400 OMR 2-3
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Program Brief



The M.S. in Advanced Practice Nursing program is designed to prepare nurses for a variety of advanced roles in direct patient care, administration, teaching, and research. Students will develop valuable clinical skills while completing core nursing courses and specialization coursework.


Specialty Streams




  • Emergency and Critical Care

  • Community Health and Gerontology

  • Midwifery

  • Child Health

  • Adult Health




Admission Criteria




  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.

  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). Applicants below this threshold must complete remedial courses.

  • A higher diploma from a recognized institution with a cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

  • English proficiency demonstrated by TOEFL ≥ 530 or IELTS ≥ 6.

  • Holder of an active Omani Nursing License.

  • At least two (2) years of professional nursing experience.

  • Successful interview with the School of Nursing panel.



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