Change Lives with a Master of Science in Nursing

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Enjoy freedom and flexibility

Tailor your schedule to your needs with 100% online classes

Choose your pathway

Whether you have your RN or BSN, our program prepares nurses for leadership and educational positions

Accelerate your professional journey

Finish your degree in as few as 12-24 months*

* Time to completion may vary by student

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Advance your nursing career with a master’s degree

Gain a leg-up in an exciting and ever-evolving industry by earning your master’s degree in Nursing. The MSN program will prepare you for advanced career opportunities in healthcare. By earning your master’s degree in this high-demand field, you’ll gain opportunities to serve as a leader in clinical settings or educate future nurses in academic environments.

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Become a leader in your field

UB’s MSN degree will prepare you for advanced leadership roles within the critical field of nursing. You will gain essential skills to collaborate with healthcare systems and enhance patient outcomes. The MSN program will also lay down the necessary foundation to pursue a doctoral degree.

Credits required

30 total credit hours for RN to BSN to MSN curriculum
39 total credit hours for BNS to MSN curriculum

Coursework includes

Course code	Course name
NURS 550	Advanced Pharmacology
NURS 560	Advanced Pathophysiology
NURS 570	Advanced Health Assessment

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Invest in yourself

Paying for graduate school doesn’t have to be stressful. There are a variety of federal, state, and private financial aid programs available, including grants, scholarships, and student loans. The Office of Financial Services is ready to connect with you and guide you toward achieving your goal of a college education.

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Which Nursing program is right for you?

	ADN	RN to BSN	BSN	ABSN
Format	On-campus	Online, asynchronous	On-campus	On-campus, accelerated
Duration	20 months, part-time	One academic year plus a summer semester.	3 years	15 months
Start term	Spring, summer, fall	Spring, summer, fall	Fall	Spring, summer
Bachelor’s degree required?	No	No	No	Yes
TEAS scores required?	Yes	No	Yes	No
RN license required?	No	Yes	No	No
Completion of prerequisites required?	Yes	No	Yes (See details)	Yes (See details)
Program outcomes	Prepares a graduate nurse for entry-level practice in a variety of healthcare settings Provide optimal care to all patients in any health or emergency situation Prepares for a rewarding career	Expand your career and educational mobility Facilitate your transition to a professional nurse Prepares for a rewarding career	Prepares graduate for employment at any professional practice Provide optimal care to all patients in any health or emergency situation Prepares for a rewarding career	Prepares a graduate nurse for entry-level practice in a variety of healthcare settings Provides the foundation for graduate education and/or continued education as a life-long learner Contribute to quality patient outcomes Prepares for a rewarding career
Want to learn more?	Learn more about ADN	Learn more about RN to BSN	Learn more about BSN	Learn more about ABSN
Missing pre-requisites?	RN prerequisite information		Apply to our pre-nursing program to complete the required pre-requisites!

Accreditations

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

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