Requirements for the Nursing master's program:
- A baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing from an accredited program
- An undergraduate scholastic average of 3.0 or better
- An introductory course in statistics. Evidence of statistics course and grade should be on your transcript(s).
- License to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and professional nursing experience. A copy of your current license must be included with the application materials.
- A resume
- Two letters of recommendation pertaining to academic ability and professional competency with one preferably from a Baccalaureate faculty member and others from professional supervisors
- A goal statement that briefly highlights relevant work history and immediate and long term professional goals as an advanced-practice nurse. Goal statements should be congruent with the specialty tracks offered at UMass Lowell (FNP or A-GNP) and demonstrate an understanding of the scope of the advanced practice nurse in ambulatory, long term care or primary care settings.
- Computer literacy
- Official transcripts from all college level degrees and coursework.
- Completed application and fees
A minimum of 42 credits of course work is required for graduation with an MS for all students.
Students may be admitted for part-time study. Part-time students must meet the same admission requirements for graduate study as full-time students. Part-time students will meet with their assigned advisor and plan a schedule for their program of studies.
Admission is competitive and only completed applications will be reviewed. The priority deadline is Feb. 1 for fall matriculation and October 1 for Spring matriculation. Applications received after these dates, if there are openings, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Students may take up to four graduate courses (12 credits) from UMass Lowell or other accredited university prior to matriculation (non-UMass Lowell course transfers are limited to 6 transfer credits). Please seek advice from the Master's Program Coordinator for appropriate courses to take as a non-matriculated student. Upon admission, these courses can be transferred into your degree pathway. You must achieve a grade of B or better to transfer in courses. Courses will be evaluated for equivalency to our current courses in the degree pathway.