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    Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Online (MS)

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    Amherst, USMSOnline
    $71,452.00
    Tuition
    32
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Online (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a 32-credit, online MS program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $71,452.

    About the program

    Prepares nurses holding a master’s degree to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health and substance use disorders across individuals, families, and groups through coursework and clinical practica in settings like inpatient psychiatric facilities and community mental health clinics.

    Focus: coursework

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Oct 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 80
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

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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 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Online (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Online (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $71,452 across 32 required credits.
    Is Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Online (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Online (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Online (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst take to complete?
    Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Online (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is structured around 32 credits.
    What GPA is required for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Online (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 GPA
    What work-permit options follow Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Online (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Post-completion work rights for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Online (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst: 12 months OPT (US)