Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Duration: 2 Year(s)
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston
Galveston, Texas, USA
Course TypeMaster
Course Specialty
General Nursing
Overview
The Family Nurse Practitioner track at UTMB prepares registered nurses for advanced practice roles as primary care providers for individuals and families across all age groups. The curriculum integrates advanced clinical education, theoretical coursework, diagnostic reasoning, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and supervised clinical practicum experiences. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic health conditions. Graduates are prepared to sit for national certification exams through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and are equipped to provide comprehensive primary care in a variety of healthcare settings.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
No formal stipend is provided as part of the core program; students may pursue external scholarships or institutional financial aid independently.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- BSN degree from an accredited institution.
- Active, valid, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state(s) where clinical learning occurs.
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in upper-division coursework.
- Minimum one year of recent RN experience required.
- Required application documents include a resume, official transcripts, personal statement, and three professional references.
Minimum Education
BSc Nursing
Admission Process:
- Review FNP track admissions criteria on the UTMB School of Nursing website.
- Prepare application materials: official transcripts, BSN verification, resume/CV, personal statement, and references.
- Submit the online application per the School of Nursing deadlines (typically for Fall entry).
- Provide active RN license documentation.
- Admissions committee reviews applications; selected applicants may be contacted for interview or additional materials.
- Admissions decisions are communicated; accepted students complete enrollment steps and orientation
