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St. Thomas University

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Field of study · Miami Gardens, Florida, United States

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    Miami Gardens

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    Fall 2027

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Course Overview

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Nursing graduates register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work across acute care, community health, mental health and specialist nursing roles in NHS trusts, private healthcare and international health systems.

Student life (indicative)

This city offers a comfortable and affordable Canadian student lifestyle — a solid café and bar scene, good local culture, and a welcoming community. A great base for exploring the surrounding province.

The University at a Glance

Undergraduate Population

2,214

Staff Ratio

17.0:1

International

14.5%

Career Prospects

Completion Rate

46%

finish their degree (not an employment rate)

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page Official fee page

University Life

Suburban

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

2,214

Degree-seeking undergraduates (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release). Graduate students are not included.

Staff Ratio

17:1

Students per staff

International Students

15%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

Campus Type

Suburban

City Size

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

8.0/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

This city offers a comfortable and affordable Canadian student lifestyle — a solid café and bar scene, good local culture, and a welcoming community. A great base for exploring the surrounding province.

  • This city offers a comfortable and affordable Canadian student lifestyle — a solid café and bar scene, good local culture, and a welcoming community.
  • A great base for exploring the surrounding province.

What Students Love

  • Thriving student social scene
  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Great café culture
  • Parks & green spaces

University Stats

Undergraduate Students2,214
Student-to-Staff Ratio17:1
International Students15%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Completion Rate

46%

Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Nursing graduates register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work across acute care, community health, mental health and specialist nursing roles in NHS trusts, private healthcare and international health systems.

  • Nursing graduates register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work across acute care, community health, mental health and specialist nursing roles in NHS trusts, private healthcare and international health systems.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£749/mo
Food & Groceries£288/mo
Transport£71/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,282
Annual living costs£15,395/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of Canada's more affordable student cities — a $1,624/month budget (housing $949, food $365, transport $90) covers everything comfortably. One of Canada's most affordable capitals — a leafy, walkable city that's easy on the budget.

  • One of Canada's more affordable student cities — a $1,624/month budget (housing $949, food $365, transport $90) covers everything comfortably.
  • One of Canada's most affordable capitals — a leafy, walkable city that's easy on the budget.