Associate of Applied Science in Community Health & Rural Nursing

Academic Overview & Description

Clinical allied health degree preparing community health practitioners for diagnostic care, emergency triage, and chronic disease management across rural Alaskan villages.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Rural Alaska Health Career Stipend: $4,000/year with clinical site travel stipends

Tuition Rate

$7,800/year

Application Fee

$50

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

2.75+ prerequisite college GPA (chemistry, human anatomy, microbiology)

English Language

IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79

Standardized Exam

Kaplan or TEAS nursing entrance exam score 65%+

Application Materials

Official transcripts, immunization records, background check

Letters of Recommendation

Three clinical and academic references

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Alaska Fairbanks Bristol Bay Campus's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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