Program Overview

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UAB School of Nursing

The UAB School of Nursing provides support and assistance to MSN and DNP students in securing appropriate clinical placement sites and qualified preceptors from among more than 5,000 clinical affiliates.

Master's Program

Accelerated Master's

• The Accelerated Master's program is designed for students who want to complete their master's degree in a shorter amount of time.

Adult-Gero Acute Care NP

• The Adult-Gero Acute Care NP program prepares students to provide advanced nursing care to adults and older adults in acute care settings.

Adult-Gero Primary Care NP

• The Adult-Gero Primary Care NP program prepares students to provide advanced nursing care to adults and older adults in primary care settings.

Care Transitions

• The Care Transitions program focuses on the transition of patients from one care setting to another.

Clinical Research Management

• The Clinical Research Management program prepares students to manage clinical research studies.

Family NP

• The Family NP program prepares students to provide advanced nursing care to families and individuals across the lifespan.

MSN/MBA Dual Degree

• The MSN/MBA Dual Degree program prepares students for leadership roles in healthcare.

Neonatal NP

• The Neonatal NP program prepares students to provide advanced nursing care to newborns and infants.

Nurse Educator

• The Nurse Educator program prepares students to teach nursing students.

Nurse-Midwifery

• The Nurse-Midwifery program prepares students to provide advanced nursing care to women and newborns.

Nursing Administration

• The Nursing Administration program prepares students for leadership roles in nursing.

Nursing Informatics

• The Nursing Informatics program prepares students to use technology to improve healthcare.

Pediatric Acute Care NP

• The Pediatric Acute Care NP program prepares students to provide advanced nursing care to children and adolescents in acute care settings.

Pediatric Primary Care NP

• The Pediatric Primary Care NP program prepares students to provide advanced nursing care to children and adolescents in primary care settings.

Psychiatric/Mental Health NP

• The Psychiatric/Mental Health NP program prepares students to provide advanced nursing care to individuals with mental health conditions.

RN to MSN

• The RN to MSN program is designed for registered nurses who want to complete their master's degree.

Women's Health Care NP

• The Women's Health Care NP program prepares students to provide advanced nursing care to women.

Doctoral Programs

DNP Program

• The DNP program prepares students for advanced nursing practice.
  • Adult-Gero Acute Care NP
  • Adult-Gero Primary Care NP
  • Family NP
  • Neonatal NP
  • Nurse Anesthesia
  • Nurse Executive
  • Pediatric Acute Care NP
  • Pediatric Primary Care NP
  • Population Health
  • Post-MSN to DNP
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health NP
  • Women's Health Care NP

PhD Program

• The PhD program prepares students for careers in nursing research and education.

Dual DNP-PhD Pathway

• The Dual DNP-PhD Pathway program prepares students for advanced nursing practice and careers in nursing research and education.

Non-Degree Options

Certificates

• The UAB School of Nursing offers various certificate programs for students who want to specialize in a particular area of nursing.

Subspecialties

• The UAB School of Nursing offers various subspecialty programs for students who want to specialize in a particular area of nursing.

Office of Student Success

The Office of Student Success provides support and resources to students in the UAB School of Nursing.

Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Program Information

The Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares students to provide advanced nursing care to children and adolescents in primary care settings.

• The program is offered via a part-time program of study delivered through a distance-accessible format that combines synchronous online classes with on-campus intensives.
• The curriculum consists of 45 credit hours of course work, with 35 credit hours of didactic coursework and 10 credit hours of clinical practica under the supervision of pediatric primary care advanced practice providers.

MSN Admission Requirements

Prospective Students

Prospective students must meet the following requirements for admission:

• Hold a BSN degree from a regionally accredited institution and a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Possess an unencumbered and unrestricted nursing license to practice in the state where they plan to conduct their clinical practicum.
• Cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or on the last 60 semester hours.
• Students with less than a 3.2 GPA are required to complete and submit scores for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or GMAT.
• Submit three letters of professional reference attesting to the applicant's potential for graduate study.
• Submit an official transcript from every college or university they have ever attended.

State Regulations Governing Distance Programs

Out-of-state applicants to any of the UAB School of Nursing's distance-accessible programs should become familiar with their state's regulations governing distance accessible programs.

Application for Admission

Application Deadlines

• Summer 2026: October 9, 2025
• Fall 2026: February 13, 2026

Sample Program of Study

The curriculum consists of 45 credit hours of course work, with 35 credit hours of didactic coursework and 10 credit hours of clinical practica under the supervision of pediatric primary care advanced practice providers.

• Year 1:
  • Fall: NUR 737Q Interprofessional Leadership Roles and Financial Considerations of Professional Practice, NUR 612Q Advanced Pathophysiology
  • Spring: NUR 729Q Evidence-Based Practice for Advanced-Level Nursing, NUR 613Q Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  • Summer: NUR 735Q Population Health for Advanced-Level Nursing, NUR 614Q Advanced Health Assessment & Introduction to Diagnostic Reasoning, NPE 618QL Focus on Advanced Nursing Specialization (NPE)
• Year 2:
  • Fall: NPE 621Q Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Primary Care I, NPE 685QL Practicum I: Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Primary Care
  • Spring: NPE 622Q Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Primary Care II, NPE 686QL Practicum II: Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Primary Care
  • Summer: NPE 623Q Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Primary Care III, NPE 692QL Practicum III: Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Primary Care

MSN Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the MSN Program, students will be able to:

• Synthesize research, theoretical formulations, and principles of scientific inquiry to provide evidence-based practice.
• Assume leadership in managing and evaluating continuous quality improvement processes.
• Use information systems/technology to evaluate programs of care, outcomes of care, and care systems.
• Advocate and implement health-care policies that improve access, equity, efficiency, and social justice in the delivery of health care.
• Provide ethical, culturally sensitive care in an advanced nursing role independently and collaboratively with professionals from multiple disciplines.
• Monitor the quality of one's own nursing practice based on professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations.
• Apply theories and principles of marketing, economics, consultation, management, and leadership to comprehensively perform an advanced nursing role.

Tuition and Fees

The following tuition and fees are valid for the academic year and are subject to change annually.

• MSN Coursework (distance-accessible format per semester hour): $723 (resident and non-resident)
• Fees - UAB School of Nursing: Educational Support and Technology Fee (per course): $235
• Other Related Expenses (Estimated):
  • Books and supplies (estimate per term): $600
  • Student Hospitalization Insurance Fee1 (estimate per month): $270
  • Background Check (annual estimate): $92

Funding Your Education

University Scholarships and Financial Aid

Information on Financial Aid, University Scholarships, and other funding opportunities are available on UAB's Cost & Aid website.

UAB School of Nursing Scholarships

The UAB School of Nursing offers many scholarships, both need and merit-based, to support nursing students across all programs.

Graduate Fellowships and Traineeships

There are a limited number of Graduate Fellowships and Traineeships that are awarded through the UAB School of Nursing.

Information for International Students

Prospective International students must first contact UAB International Admissions to determine eligibility to study in the U.S. and/or submit an application for admission to UAB.

• F1 or J1 Visa Acceptable: Not eligible for this program
• College Degree (BSN Equivalent): Required
• Foreign Transcripts Evaluated: Required
• English Proficiency: Required
• Graduate Record Exam (GRE): Required
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the U.S.: Required

Application Requirements

• Prospective students must have a bachelor's degree in nursing equivalent to that offered by a U.S. regionally accredited educational institution.
• For Graduate Clinical Programs such as the Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program, prospective students must also be licensed as a registered nurse in the U.S., in the state in which they will reside while completing the program.
• International applicants must, as part of their application, provide a detailed course by course evaluation of their academic transcripts and verification of their academic credentials.
• Applicants must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on prior college/university course work.
• Applicants must complete and submit their scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) as part of the application process.
• Completion of a formal admission interview.
• Meet English language requirements. Students must submit scores on Tests of English Language (TOEFL or IELTS) and achieve the following minimum scores:
  • TOEFL iBT 80 and minimum of 18 in each of the 4 test sections, or
  • IELTS 6.5 and minimum of 6.0 in at least 2 of the 4 test sections.