Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing — study plan

University of Nizwa College of Health Sciences

Credit hours: 36
Levels: 8
Courses: 35
Degree: master

The Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing study plan at University of Nizwa is an accredited master programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 36 credit hours across 35 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Core Courses (10 CH) 10 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MNUR503	Advanced Pharmacology	2
MNUR504	Advanced Pathophysiology	2
MNUR505	Advanced Health Assessment Laboratory	1
MNUR506	Advanced Research, Statistics & Evidence-Based Practice	3
MNUR507	Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing Practice	2

Elective Courses (2 CH) 6 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MNUR500	Nursing Informatics and Health Care Technologies Elective	2
MNUR501	Theoretical and Scientific Foundations of Nursing Elective	2
MNUR502	Nursing Education Theories, Strategies and Innovations Elective	2

Thesis or Capstone Project (6 CH) 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MNUR509	Master’s Thesis Elective	6
MNUR508	Capstone Project Elective	6

Specialty Stream: Emergency and Critical Care (18 CH) 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
NUEC501	Advanced Emergency and Critical Care I Elective	3
NUEC502	Advanced Emergency and Critical Care I Practicum Elective	4
NUEC503	Advanced Emergency and Critical Care II Elective	3
NUEC504	Advanced Emergency and Critical Care II Practicum Elective	4
NUEC506	Advanced Emergency and Critical Care III Practicum Elective	4

Specialty Stream: Community Health (18 CH) 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
NUCN501	Advanced Community Health Nursing I Elective	3
NUCN502	Advanced Community Health Nursing I Practicum Elective	4
NUCN503	Advanced Community Health Nursing II Elective	3
NUCN504	Advanced Community Health Nursing II Practicum Elective	4
NUCN506	Advanced Community Health Nursing III Practicum Elective	4

Specialty Stream: Midwifery (18 CH) 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
NUNM501	Advanced Nurse Midwifery I Elective	3
NUNM502	Advanced Nurse Midwifery I Practicum Elective	4
NUNM503	Advanced Nurse Midwifery II Elective	3
NUNM504	Advanced Nurse Midwifery II Practicum Elective	4
NUNM506	Advanced Nurse Midwifery III Practicum Elective	4

Specialty Stream: Child Health (18 CH) 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
NUCH501	Advanced Child Health I Elective	3
NUCH502	Advanced Child Health I Practicum Elective	4
NUCH503	Advanced Child Health II Elective	3
NUCH504	Advanced Child Health II Practicum Elective	4
NUCH506	Advanced Child Health III Practicum Elective	4

Specialty Stream: Adult Health (18 CH) 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
NUAH501	Advanced Adult Health I Elective	3
NUAH502	Advanced Adult Health I Practicum Elective	4
NUAH503	Advanced Adult Health II Elective	3
NUAH504	Advanced Adult Health II Practicum Elective	4
NUAH506	Advanced Adult Health III Practicum Elective	4

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing

How many credit hours is Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing at University of Nizwa?

Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing at University of Nizwa requires completing 36 credit hours to graduate, spread across 35 courses.

How many years is Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing at University of Nizwa?

The study plan for Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing award?

Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing at University of Nizwa awards a Master's degree after completing 36 credit hours.