Master in Nursing Science (Master's)

Fresno Pacific University, founded in 1944 and located in Fresno, California, offers a student-centered education that integrates rigorous academics with faith-informed values. The university provides a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs across business, education, health sciences, arts and theology, emphasizing small class sizes, close faculty mentorship and experiential learning. With around 3,000 students and a modest international community, Fresno Pacific is known for personalized support and opportunities to engage in meaningful community service.

The campus environment encourages holistic development, combining intellectual inquiry with ethical leadership and practical experience. Programs emphasize real-world skill building through internships, community partnerships and applied projects, helping students translate classroom learning into career readiness. Faculty members focus on teaching and student success, and many programs include hands-on placements that prepare graduates for professional roles in healthcare, education, business and the nonprofit sector.

International students find Fresno Pacific an accessible option for focused study and cultural integration, with supportive services, orientation programs and opportunities to connect with local communities in California's Central Valley. The university’s emphasis on service and ethical leadership means graduates are equipped to pursue purposeful careers and community engagement. For students seeking a nurturing campus with a values-based approach and strong experiential learning opportunities, Fresno Pacific University offers a clear, practical pathway to professional and personal growth.

Students complete clinical practicums with diverse patients across family practice, women's health, pediatrics, and primary care settings. They engage in mentored patient care experiences focused on independent and interprofessional practice. The programme prepares students for national certification exams through AANPCB or ANCC. Courses integrate Christian values with advanced nursing practice and family-centered care principles.

Focus areas include Family Practice, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Family-Centered Care, Healthcare Advocacy.

The programme requires 51 total units, including coursework, practicums, and a master's project. Clinical immersion and prevention practicums are integrated throughout the curriculum.

Graduates enter roles in primary care, clinical practice, teaching, leadership, and healthcare policy with a focus on family and community health.

Applicants must hold a BSN from an accredited program and have completed college-level statistics, chemistry with lab, and upper-division writing courses. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required unless a letter of explanation is provided. Two professional references, a statement of intent, resume, and RN licensure in California are also required.

The programme totals about 51 credit hours. Blended format with face-to-face classes one afternoon per week at the North Fresno campus; full-time study typical. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 58% of applicants.