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

Science, engineering, and technology are central to SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s academic identity, alongside programs in business, healthcare, and liberal arts. Students can take part in research connected to current issues, including a summer undergraduate research program and work on New York’s real-world challenges. SUNY Poly researchers have also published a two-decade review and joined a $19.9 million National Science Foundation initiative. The institute’s news includes student showcases focused on innovation and ethics, as well as research into trust in the physician-patient relationship.

Utica, New York, provides the setting for a campus community that includes the Campus Center, where renovations are underway. Student life includes Wildcat Homecoming Weekend and professional development programming such as the POLY LEAD for Women series. Scholarships and grants support students, including an endowed scholarship established by Ronald and Patricia Sarner and a Health Forward Foundation grant. SUNY Poly has also received the Carnegie Opportunity designation, connected with expanding educational opportunity. The institute is marking its 60th anniversary with a gala supporting its work. International applicants can request detailed information, brochures, and forms by mail, then complete and submit an application. Academic choices span technical and scientific subjects as well as business, healthcare, and liberal arts, allowing students to compare study options across several areas before beginning the application process.

Students complete 800 hours of clinical practice in public, private, and community-based primary care settings. The program combines online coursework with on-campus sessions, starting with weekly campus visits in the first semester. It prepares graduates to deliver advanced primary care to families through evidence-based practice and clinical training. The curriculum builds on undergraduate nursing knowledge to develop expert assessment and care planning skills.

The program requires 45 credit hours, including coursework, clinical practice, and a practicum. Students complete 800 hours of clinical experience as part of the degree requirements.

Graduates work as family nurse practitioners in primary care settings such as clinics, private practices, and community health centers.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in nursing with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Required documents include official transcripts, a current nursing license, and a resume. The program requires an interview as part of the application process.

The programme totals about 45 credit hours. Hybrid format with online coursework and on-campus sessions; full-time or part-time study options available; full-time completion in 4 semesters, part-time in up to 8 semesters. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.