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Master of Nursing at University of Massachusetts Boston

University of Massachusetts Boston

United States of America, Boston

University Rank:#951

University of Massachusetts Boston offers the Master of Nursing as a part-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Boston, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for nursing and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 5, 2027.

About Master of Nursing

Curriculum | Concentrations | Learning Outcomes

U.S. News & World Report ranks UMass Boston's Nursing Master's Program No. 63 in the 2022 edition of Best Nursing Schools: Graduate.

UMass Boston's nursing master's program for baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses is distinct for its academic rigor, rich clinical experiences coupled with on-site instruction, and promotion of best practices. By joining our program, you will become part of an exceptionally diverse student and faculty community of nationally recognized researchers, clinical nursing educators, and practitioners.

Applications for the MS FNP and MS AGNP programs are due by November 15 to start in the spring.

MS-prepared RNs and APNs, check out our FNP Primary Care Post-Master's Certificate Program.

Curriculum

The 48-credit curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of working nurses. Courses are offered both in the classroom and online, part-time (graduating in three to four years). The college's strong commitment to integrated learning approaches has resulted in strong partnerships with some of the best health care organizations in the nation, including Brigham and Women's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Children's Hospital, Boston Medical Center, and the VA Medical Centers. Our students' clinical internships are in these centers of excellence in quality care, and many students enjoy employment in the same centers after graduation.

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Concentrations

Graduates are eligible to take national certification exams and apply for licensure in advanced practice nursing (APN) in their areas of concentration. We offer two APN concentrations: Either full or part-time

The Family Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care Concentration focuses chiefly on the care of the family in primary and community settings. Part time plan of study. Full-time plan of study
The Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care Concentration focuses on the care of adults and older adults in ambulatory, community, and institutional settings. Part time plan of study. Full-time plan of study

Email [email protected] for more information

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Learning Outcomes

MSN program goals:

Assuring an appropriate supply, diversity, and distribution of advanced practice nurses to meet emerging health care system needs in the Commonwealth and Boston urban and suburban community.
Preparing advanced practice nurses with the highest level of knowledge and competence to successfully pass the national certification exams in their specialty and obtain employment in their specialty area.
Developing advanced practice nurses with competence in health systems leadership, policy development, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve health care quality and increase health care access for all populations.
Preparing graduates with transformational leadership skills in policy change in order to overcome disparities in health care for those population groups bearing a disproportionate share of disease and disability.

MSN Program Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the Master of Science programs, students will be able to:

Demonstrate competence in the advanced nursing practice and management of health and illness for individuals, families, and aggregate populations using critical thinking and evidence-based clinical decision making.
Promote individual/family relationships that facilitate positive health care outcomes for diverse populations.
Design, implement and evaluate educational programs for individuals, professionals, and communities.
Plan comprehensive continuous care through interdisciplinary collaboration across health care settings with an emphasis on diverse and urban populations.
Monitor and ensure the quality of nursing and health care practices utilizing advocacy and ethical decision-making.
Design, implement and evaluate evidence-based care in relation to ethnocultural and spiritual beliefs within diverse populations.
Apply theories from nursing and other disciplines to the advanced nursing practice for individuals and families from diverse populations.
Identify researchable health care problems and continually appraise relevant literature.
Communicate and consult with health care providers and others to influence policy change.
Demonstrate competency in professional oral and written communication.

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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Nursing at University of Massachusetts Boston

Entry Requirements

GPA

A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or international equivalent) in all undergraduate work. Please note that some programs may require a supplemental list of coursework and/or discipline specific GPA calculation. Please review your programs’ requirements to confirm.

Bachelor's Degree

At the time of enrollment, a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent. International applicants must submit evidence that they have completed the equivalent of a regionally accredited, U.S. university-level bachelor’s degree program. Most international 3-year degrees, including the Indian Bachelor of Arts, Sciences and Commerce degrees, are not considered to be equivalent.

Online Application and Fee

The nonrefundable application fee is $75.

No application fee for UMass Boston alumni! UMass Boston alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits. Most transcripts can be requested electronically through the Centralized Application System (CAS). Original hardcopy transcripts must be sealed in an envelope from the issuing institution.

Test Scores

Some programs require official GRE or GMAT test scores. Please review program requirements to confirm.
Applicants who completed undergraduate coursework outside of the United States may be required to submit English proficiency test results, even if they are permanent residents or citizen of the U.S. Please review the international applicant page.
UMass Boston’s institution code is 3924. We can only accept official score reports sent electronically or in hardcopy directly from the testing agency.
In accordance with Massachusetts state law, Office of Graduate Studies and Graduate Admissions policy permits residents of Massachusetts who have been diagnosed as developmentally disabled (including those with specific language disabilities, such as dyslexia, but not including those whose sole disability is blindness) to request a waiver of the requirement to submit GRE, GMAT, or MAT scores. To qualify for a waiver, an applicant must submit documentation of their disability. Some graduate programs require an alternative mode of assessment (e.g., a writing sample) in lieu of the standardized test score.
For information, contact your program of interest.

Letters of Recommendation

The number of letters required varies by program. Please review program requirements. The recommenders you identify will receive an email with instructions upon submission of the online application.
Typically, one or more letters from former professors familiar with your academic abilities provide the strongest recommendations. Recommenders should have worked closely with the applicant in an academic, professional, or community service setting. Letters should not be written by friends or family members of the applicant. Letters should focus on the applicant’s abilities and past academic performance, while also indicating an ability to effectively complete graduate-level coursework.

Statement of Purpose

The statement of purpose is your opportunity to show the graduate admissions committee why you wish to pursue graduate study, as well as your specific interests and goals. In general the first part of your statement (about 300 words) shares your reason for wanting to attend graduate school while the second part (about 1200 word) indicates your specific interest and the kind of work you would like to do in your intended field. The program to which you are applying may have other instructions regarding the content and nature of this statement. You will be able to upload your Statement of Purpose to your application in .doc or .pdf form.

English Requirements

PTEMin 61
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 90

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Nursing at University of Massachusetts Boston

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Master of Nursing at University of Massachusetts Boston

Choose which graduate program is the best fit.
Review your program’s application requirements and deadlines.
Submit your application, statement of purpose, and transcripts through Liaison’s Centralized Application System (CAS):

Graduate Nursing Application for all nursing programs
BusinessCAS for all College of Management programs
GradCAS for all other programs!

Order transcripts electronically in the Centralized Application System (CAS) or by requesting official hardcopies be mailed to the address for your CAS:
- BusinessCAS Transcript Processing Center
  P.O. Box 9221
  Watertown, MA 02471
- GradCAS Transcript Processing Center
  P.O. Box 9217
  Watertown, MA 02471
If GRE or GMAT scores are required for your program, request official scores be sent to the University of Massachusetts Boston (institution code 3924).
If you are an international applicant, please review our bachelor’s equivalency and English language proficiency requirements. If submitting TOEFL or IELTS scores, request that they be sent to the University of Massachusetts Boston (institution code 3924).
If we are unable to determine international degree equivalence, we may ask applicants to submit an external evaluation from the Center for Educational Documentation (www.cedevaluations.com). The foreign evaluation does not replace the official transcript requirement.

If you need to submit other hardcopy materials or cannot send materials to a P.O. Box, you can send materials directly to our office (please allow for additional processing time):
UMass Boston Graduate Admissions
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125

Master of Nursing at University of Massachusetts Boston

University of Massachusetts Boston

United States of America, Boston