Post-Graduate Certificate
A Post-Graduate Certificate option is available for MSN prepared nurses desiring a secondary specialization. Available specializations include:
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Total semester credit hours required for the Post-Graduate Certificate vary by track. Sample degree plans are available on the UT Health San Antonio catalog.
Course delivery
The Post-Graduate Certificate program is delivered in a hybrid format where students can expect to attend campus one to three days per week, depending on enrollment status (full-time vs. part-time).
Important Dates
Aug
01
Spring 2026 Application Deadline
Requirements
- MSN from a nationally accredited school of nursing (ACEN, NLNAC, CCNE)
- RN licensure in Texas or compact state license
- 3.0 minimum GPA from last 60 hours of college coursework
- Graduate or advanced courses in Health Assessment, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology with a grade of B or better
Scholarships
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