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    Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

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    Chapel Hill, USMSNOnline2 years
    $41,760.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo

    Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a 2-year, online MSN program based in Chapel Hill, US. Tuition is $41,760.

    About the program

    Prepares nurses for advanced practice roles as nurse practitioners focused on direct patient care or as specialists in health care leadership and administration. Includes options in adult-gerontology primary care, family, pediatric primary care, psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, and health care leadership and administration.

    Focus: coursework
    9th QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025; 16th Shanghai Ranking 2025 | tied for 12th overall US News & World Report Best Nursing Schools: Masters 2025
    Part-time option

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 (Reading: 21, Listening: 22, Speaking: 25, Writing: 22)
    IELTS
    required
    Min A score of 8

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $25,000.00
    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 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is $41,760.
    Is Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill online or in-person?
    Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill take to complete?
    Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is structured around 2 years.
    What GPA is required for Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
    Per the program's published guidance: A BSN GPA of at least 2.75
    What work-permit options follow Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: 12 months OPT (US)