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    Nursing Education - Online (MS)

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    Amherst, USMSOnline2 years
    $26,400.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    32
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Nursing Education - Online (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a 32-credit, 2-year, online MS program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $26,400.

    About the program

    Prepares registered nurses to develop and deliver curriculum to nursing students and provide direct care patient education in healthcare settings. Includes courses on nursing, education, advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, and two practicums: one in direct care and one in teaching.

    Focus: coursework
    #12 best online graduate nursing program (US News & World Report)

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $31,475.00
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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 Nursing Education - Online (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Nursing Education - Online (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $26,400 across 32 required credits.
    Is Nursing Education - Online (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    Nursing Education - Online (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Nursing Education - Online (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst take to complete?
    Nursing Education - Online (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is structured around 2 years and 32 credits.
    What GPA is required for Nursing Education - Online (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Per the program's published guidance: GPA of 3.0 or higher
    What work-permit options follow Nursing Education - Online (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Post-completion work rights for Nursing Education - Online (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst: 12 months OPT (US)