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    MS. in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner

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    Boston, USMSIn-person2 years
    $90,100.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    48
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    MS. in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner at Boston College is a 48-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $90,100.

    About the program

    Prepares students to become nurse practitioners through clinical specialties including adult-gerontology primary care, family health, and pediatric primary care, with coursework and clinical fieldwork. Offers pathways for those with nursing or non-nursing backgrounds.

    Focus: coursework
    29 (US News & World Report)
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $27,236.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MS. in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner at Boston College cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MS. in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner at Boston College is $90,100 across 48 required credits.
    Is MS. in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner at Boston College online or in-person?
    MS. in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner at Boston College is offered in-person.
    How long does MS. in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner at Boston College take to complete?
    MS. in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner at Boston College is structured around 2 years and 48 credits.
    What GPA is required for MS. in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner at Boston College?
    Per the program's published guidance: B or better
    What work-permit options follow MS. in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner at Boston College?
    Post-completion work rights for MS. in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner at Boston College: 12 months OPT (US)