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    Family Nurse Practitioner - MSN

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    Columbia, USMSNOnline32 months
    $80,320.00
    Tuition
    over 32mo
    47
    Credits
    $50.00
    App fee

    Family Nurse Practitioner - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia is a 47-credit, 32-month, online MSN program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $80,320.

    About the program

    Prepares nurses to provide primary health care across the patient lifespan. Covers patient wellness, prevention, treatment of ailments, advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, and primary care for children, women, acute problems, and chronic health issues.

    Focus: coursework
    U.S. News Best Nursing Schools: Master’s — University of South Carolina is ranked #18 (tie) (2026).
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Summer 2026
    Oct 31, 2026
    Summer 2027
    Oct 31, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Minimum score of 80 (for tests before January 21, 2026)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Minimum overall band score of 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $17,000.00
    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 Family Nurse Practitioner - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Family Nurse Practitioner - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia is $80,320 across 47 required credits.
    Is Family Nurse Practitioner - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia online or in-person?
    Family Nurse Practitioner - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Family Nurse Practitioner - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia take to complete?
    Family Nurse Practitioner - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia is structured around 32 months and 47 credits.
    What GPA is required for Family Nurse Practitioner - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    What work-permit options follow Family Nurse Practitioner - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
    Post-completion work rights for Family Nurse Practitioner - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia: 12 months OPT (US)