A Masters of Science in Nursing is awarded at the completion of both programs, and certification is obtained in the specialty when education is completed. Applications, agency approval, and supporting documents are due in January of each year for consideration for admission. Degrees offered at the masters level are the Masters of Public Health and Masters of Tropical Medicine. Doctoral degrees offered include degrees in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Medical Psychology, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology and Physiology. Applications, agency approval and supporting documents must be processed through the Office of the Assistant Dean for Graduate education.
Primary consideration is given to government sources of training first.
5600 A list of specialty organizations that offer conferences and seminars providing contact hours may be found through your local or state nurses' association or advertised in various nursing newsletters and journals. The DVA offers three programs, depending upon the date the officer originally entered extended active duty for purposes other than training. Those in between are covered by the Veterans' Educational Assistance Program.