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Online Graduate Nursing Programs at UMass Amherst
Earn an online nursing degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and take your next step as a nurse leader. You’ll study with expert faculty in online formats that support your goals as a nurse and help you balance education, family, and life.
Here, you can grow as a practitioner or educator, deepen your clinical expertise, and strengthen your impact on patient and community health. Explore nursing master’s degrees and doctorates such as:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN to DNP or MSN to DNP)
- Master of Science in Nursing Education (BSN to MSN)
- Master of Science in Public Health Nursing (BSN to MS-PHN)
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- Master of Science in Public Health Nursing Elevate your career with our Online MS in Public Health Nursing, built for working public health and healthcare professionals. This program emphasizes community connection and prepares you to make real-world public health impacts. Flexible, focused, and trusted—join a program that empowers you to grow and lead in public health practice. Explore the MS-PHN
- Master of Science in Nursing Education The online MS in Nursing Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is designed for registered nurses who are ready to become educators and leaders. Flexible, practice-based, and respected, this program helps you build the expertise and credentials to move into nursing education roles in schools and healthcare organizations. Learn about the MSN
- Doctor of Nursing Practice You’ve already built a strong foundation of experience. Advance to the next level with an online DNP program at UMass Amherst. Position yourself as an advanced practice nurse at the highest level and learn from faculty who bring real-world experience into their teaching. You’ll also personalize your studies by choosing from three concentrations: Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and Public Health Nurse Leader. Discover the DNP
"UMass Amherst Nursing has empowered me to become a more compassionate and reflective practitioner, while giving me the confidence to recognize my value as a doctoral-prepared nurse practitioner. Through this program, I have developed a strong sense of purpose in my work and have gained the tools to navigate the ever-changing landscape of healthcare with resilience and expertise."
Elyssa Noce Ely '24 DNP
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- Learn from Industry Leaders At the University of Massachusetts Amherst, you’ll learn from scholar-practitioners who bring cutting-edge research and real-world problem solving into every course. Faculty mentor you closely—shaping projects around your goals and expanding your professional network.
- Supporting Your Career Goals A UMass Amherst graduate degree is built for momentum. You’ll gain market-ready skills, evidence-based tools, and a respected credential from Massachusetts’ top public research university—backed by career services, professional development, and a powerful alumni community to help you advance, pivot, or lead with confidence.
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UMass Amherst delivers exceptional value for a premier education. Competitive public university tuition, plus access to scholarships and financial aid, helps you keep costs down while you build earning power. It’s an investment designed to pay off—graduates step into roles quickly and command competitive salaries across fields.
Graduate Admissions
Process
Applying to the University of Massachusetts Amherst is simple and streamlined. Start by creating an account in the online application portal and submitting your transcripts, personal statement, and résumé.
Most programs do not require GRE scores, and applicants are reviewed holistically. Once you’ve applied, you can easily track your status online.
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Apply to UMass Amherst: Where Big Ideas are Born
At the University of Massachusetts Amherst, you’ll gain the skills, connections, and confidence to turn ambition into action. Apply now and take the next step toward the future you’re ready to create. Submit your application and benefit from:
- No required GRE score for most programs
- No required letters of recommendation for most programs
- Expedited admissions decision (once application is complete)
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