Troy University

Master in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Master's)

Troy, United StatesTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • Tuition 30% below the typical master's
  • No application fee
  • Applications currently open

Introduction

Troy University offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs for international students. Featured options include biomedical science, computer science, environmental science and MBA programs. Computer science includes eight majors, while visiting scholars join Troy faculty for research. The university's 1+2+1 program began with its first students in 2001 and connects selected Chinese universities with U.S. partner institutions. Participants complete study in China and the United States before receiving degrees from both institutions. The Troy campus provides on-campus housing, eight dining venues and a Trojan Center Food Court with American and international cuisine. Students can use the Trojan Fitness and Wellness Center, join intramural sports and participate in campus events. More than 150 student organizations cover academic, leadership, performing arts, religious, Greek-life and student-government interests. Arts opportunities include music, theatre, dance and fine arts, with the International Arts Center and Davis Theatre among the campus resources. Troy also has a 78,000-square-foot recreational facility and free shuttles around the campus and community. International students receive support through the Center for International Programs and Office of International Student Services. Services include help with immigration regulations and paperwork, pre-arrival orientation, free airport pickup and assistance with housing. Troy's English as a Second Language program prepares non-native English speakers for academic study and offers instruction in U.S. culture. The university also provides scholarship opportunities based on academic achievement, talent in performing arts, athletics and leadership.

About the Program

This program prepares students for advanced nursing roles through a research-based curriculum focused on theory, practice, and evidence. Students develop clinical judgment and leadership skills through structured internships and preceptorships. The program offers multiple tracks tailored to career goals in direct patient care, informatics, or education. It is designed for both new and experienced nurses seeking to advance their practice.

Focus areas include Family Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare Informatics, Nursing Leadership, Nursing Education, Health Services Management, Telehealth Coordination.

The MSN program includes core coursework in nursing theory, research methods, and data analysis, along with specialized clinical training. Total credits vary by track, with full programs requiring 36 to 63 credits and post-master's certificates totaling 15 to 30 credits.

Graduates enter roles such as family nurse practitioner, nurse informaticist, nurse educator, clinical instructor, or nurse leader in healthcare organizations.

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Required courses include anatomy and physiology, microbiology, nutrition, statistics, and human growth and development. An admission essay, interview, and unofficial transcripts are also required.

The programme totals about 63 credit hours. Online, hybrid, or on-campus; full-time or part-time; typically completed in 2-3 years depending on track and enrollment status. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 93% of applicants.

This program's tuition is 30% below the typical master's in the United States.

Median tuition for that cohort is24,260 USD, across 36,089 programs on Global Admissions.

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