Overview

Select one of two concentrations and earn your MSN completely online. Courses of the Nursing (Online) program of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth are asynchronous, which allows you to learn on your schedule.

Both concentrations provide the student with the foundational knowledge of healthcare systems, healthcare policy, nursing research methods, and healthcare informatics. You’ll apply your new knowledge in various practice settings, and a final capstone project prepares you for practice.

Concentrations

Nursing and Healthcare Education

Prepares you to become a nurse educator role in academic, clinical, or staff development setting. You’ll learn to design, implement, evaluate, and revise academic and continuing education programs for nurses. The curriculum integrates core masters-level concepts, advanced clinical foundations, and education-focused courses. It culminates in an intensive, individualized practicum of at least 112 hours. Each student collaborates with an experienced educator to grow in the role.

Global Public Health

Prepares you to work in the U.S. or in an international setting with diverse individuals, families, and populations, to improve healthcare outcomes through illness prevention, health promotion and health policy. The curriculum integrates core masters-level concepts, advanced clinical foundations, and global public health-focused courses. It culminates in an intensive individualized practicum of a least 112 hours. Each student collaborates with an experienced professional to grow in the role

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistical Analysis of Data

Theoretical Foundations for Advancing Nursing Practice

The US Health Care Delivery System

Translating Research Evidence for Advancing Nursing Practice

Promoting the Health of Populations

Healthcare Informatics

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

Online

Self-paced

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a statement of purpose (Minimum of 300 words)

Submit a resume

Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless if a credential is earned or not)

Hold a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from a program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE.

Registered Nurses with a bachelor degree in a related field may seek admission through the GAP program.

Hold a current license to practice professional nursing in the state where you live.

Submit 2 letters of reference that document competence, leadership and professional integrity in nursing practice.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12031 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12031 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12031 USD / year

≈ 12031 USD / year

Funding

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