Master in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition for the MSN-FNP programme is $1,200 per credit hour..

This programme leads to eligibility for certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. It is designed for registered nurses seeking to advance into primary care roles. The curriculum combines advanced theory with hands-on clinical training. Students complete one week of on-campus training and the rest of the programme online.

Focus areas include Advanced Health Assessment, Diagnostic Reasoning and Procedures, Management of Acute and Chronic Health Conditions, Health Promotion of Family and Population Health, Advanced Pharmacology, Primary Care of the Adult/Older Adult.

The programme requires 48 credits and includes coursework, clinical practicum hours, and a final on-campus residency. All clinical hours are completed under supervision in approved healthcare settings.

Graduates qualify to work as Family Nurse Practitioners in primary care settings, including clinics, private practices, and community health centres.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Applicants must also submit official transcripts, a current RN license, and a resume.

The programme totals about 48 credit hours. 100% online with one week of on-campus training; part-time and full-time options available; typically completed in 20 months.

Beal University has campuses in Bangor and Wilton, Maine, with the Bangor campus located at 99 Farm Road. Students can choose online, hybrid, or on-campus study depending on the program. The university's offerings are designed for students seeking career-focused education through diploma, associate, bachelor's, and master's pathways.

Academic options span seven fields of study: addiction counseling and mental health, business, cannabis, cybersecurity, health sciences, nursing, and welding. Programs include clinical mental health, business administration, public administration, medicinal plant sciences, cybersecurity, biomedical science, public health, healthcare administration, and several nursing qualifications. Welding Technology is available on campus, while practical nursing, nursing associate, and bachelor's nursing programs combine online and on-campus study. Other programs are offered fully online.

Beal uses eight-week course modules within six mini semesters, allowing students to study year-round and progress through their programs continuously. The university lists 32 accelerated programs, including routes from diploma to master's level. Program lengths vary by qualification, with examples ranging from eight months for Welding Technology to 42 months for a bachelor's degree in Addiction Counseling. Students should check each program's delivery format and normal completion time, since options differ across fields. Beal also provides student, career, and academic support services, along with connections to Maine employers.