The MSc in Advanced Practice Nursing (MSc-APN) is a work-study programme​​​ allowing candidates the opportunity of completing this two-year programme while they continue to work. It is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses who will develop innovative, practical solutions to complex health proble​ms from a scien​tific perspective. 

Upon graduation, it is expected that graduates will become leaders with decision-making skills in the areas of advanced clinical pr​actice and nursing education and will be able to provide care in an independent capacity in a number of settings for various patient populations. ​​

The programme offers need-based finan​c​​​​​​ial assistance. ​​

Join us for an online Open Day on December 5, 2025. Click here for more information and registration.​  

Admissions​​​ 

For the 2026 admission cycle, applications for admission will commence on December 5, 2025, and the deadline for submission of applications will be March 27, 2026.​

You are required to apply online. For assistance in completing the online application, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or ​Understanding the Online Process guide.​

​Eligibility Criteria​​

  • ​​​Relevant academic bachelor’s degree holders:

    • Upper second-class honours or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00. OR

    • ​Lower second-class honours or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 on a scale of 4.00 with additional relevant training, evidence of research capability through either research, paper presentations or peer reviewed publications and relevant working experience.

  • Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and holding a current practice license.

  • Must have a minimum of two (2) years of practice experience post undergraduate programme.

For further information you can reach us using contact details provided below.​​

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​Office of the Registrar​

School of Nursing and Midwifery​
​The Aga Khan University
3rd Parklands off Limuru Road P. O. Box 39340-00623 Nairobi, Kenya​​

Email: sonam.ke@aku.edu,    admissions.ke@aku.edu
Tel: +254 782 639 784, +254 733 788 119​​​​​​