Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

A- Knowledge and Understanding:

• Explaining concepts, theories, and specialized frameworks.

• Integrating specialized knowledge from nursing and other disciplines into the roles of nursing specialists, educators, or leaders.

• Demonstrating an understanding of the Saudi healthcare system in terms of policy and the organizational context of healthcare delivery.

B- Skills:

• Demonstrating the ability to critically evaluate research evidence related to common health issues.

• Using effective communication strategies to collaborate with diverse professional teams to provide comprehensive, high-quality care.

• Applying specialized nursing roles to provide patient-centered care for diverse populations.

C- Values, Independence, and Responsibility:

• Utilizing ethical principles and values to guide the clinical decision-making process.

• Advocating for the development of health-related policies and practices through community engagement and participation in professional organizations and workplaces.

• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to improve practice and patient/population health outcomes.

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from King Saud University or any other recognized institution, with a minimum grade of Good and a cumulative GPA of 2.75/5 or its equivalent, or a cumulative GPA of 2/5 with a Higher Diploma with Excellent grade in the relevant specialty, or a cumulative GPA of 4.5/5 or its equivalent.

• The applicant must have a minimum score of 4 in the ACADEMIC IELTS or its equivalent, or must hold a qualification in English from countries where English is the official language, according to the approved list of the Deanship.

• Obtain professional classification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

• Completion of the internship (Al-Imtiaz training period).

• The applicant must have at least one year of experience in the specialty field.

• The applicant must pass the written test conducted by the department with a minimum passing score of 50%.