Emory University

What you'll study

The curriculum balances core nursing courses, supporting sciences and general education. Typical programme content includes:

• Fundamentals of Nursing – basic nursing skills, patient safety and the nursing process.
• Health Assessment – comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessment across the lifespan.
• Pharmacology and Pathophysiology – medication management, mechanisms of disease and implications for nursing care.
• Adult, Maternal–Child and Mental Health Nursing – care of common conditions in a range of clinical settings.
• Nursing Research and Evidence‑Based Practice – research methods, critical appraisal and translating evidence into practice.
• Nursing Administration and Leadership – management principles, quality improvement, health policy and workforce issues.
• Clinical Practice and Simulation – supervised clinical rotations in hospitals, community settings and specialty clinics, supported by high‑fidelity simulation labs.
• Population and Public Health – community health, prevention, epidemiology and interprofessional approaches to care.
• Capstone or Synthesis Project – a culminating clinical or research project that demonstrates integration of knowledge and skills.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have completed secondary education with strong preparation in science and mathematics. Typical requirements include prerequisite coursework in biology and chemistry, evidence of academic readiness from transcripts, a personal statement describing motivation for nursing, and references. International applicants will need to demonstrate English language proficiency. Some candidates may also be invited to interview as part of the selection process. Specific prerequisite courses and admission standards should be confirmed with the School of Nursing.

Career prospects

Graduates are eligible to sit the national licensure examination for registered nurses and commonly find employment in hospitals, community health organisations, long‑term care, outpatient clinics and public health agencies. Career pathways include staff nurse roles, clinical nurse leader or manager positions, roles in quality improvement and case management, and positions in nursing research or policy. Many graduates pursue further study at the master's or doctoral level to become advanced practice nurses, nurse researchers or healthcare executives.

Why study at Emory University

Emory combines a research‑intensive university environment with access to a large clinical network, offering diverse clinical placements and research opportunities. Students benefit from interprofessional education with allied health and public health faculties, dedicated simulation and skills labs, and faculty actively engaged in clinical scholarship. The programme emphasises evidence‑based practice, leadership development and global and community health, providing a broad platform for careers in clinical care, administration and nursing research.

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