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    Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - MSN

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    Columbia, USMSNOnline32 months
    STEM-OPT
    $61,504.00
    Tuition
    over 32mo
    47
    Credits
    $50.00
    App fee

    Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia is a 47-credit, 32-month, online MSN program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $61,504 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Prepares graduates to provide holistic mental health care across the lifespan, integrating neuroscientific principles, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, consultation, and trauma-related care. Graduates practice in settings such as clinics, inpatient facilities, home health, private practices, addiction centers, and schools.

    Focus: coursework
    1 (Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs, U.S. News and World Report 2023)
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $35,610.00
    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 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia is $61,504 across 47 required credits.
    Is Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia online or in-person?
    Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia take to complete?
    Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia is structured around 32 months and 47 credits.
    What GPA is required for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum GPA of 3.0 from the previous undergraduate degree
    Is Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - MSN at University of South Carolina-Columbia is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.