Master's Programs

The online Nursing Master's program at UMass Lowell prepares the advanced practice nurse to:

• Provide health care to diverse populations
• Demonstrate professional leadership roles

The Nursing Master's program priority deadlines: 

• April 1 for Fall or Summer admission
• November 1 for Spring admission

Admission is competitive and only completed applications will be reviewed. To be considered for admission, all required documents including transcripts & letters of recommendation must be received by the priority deadline. Applications received after the deadline, if there are openings, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The program accepts applicants for full-time or part-time study. Part-time students will meet with their assigned advisor and plan a schedule for their program of studies.

For the complete admission and degree requirements, please visit the Graduate Academic Catalog.

Outstanding UMass Lowell students in the Bachelor of Science nursing program may apply for admission to the bachelor's to master's degree in nursing. Students with a minimum 3.500 cumulative grade point average can apply no earlier than second semester junior year.

Application deadline: April 1 for Fall or Summer admission, November 1 for Spring admission. The program accepts student for full time or part time study. Part-time students will meet with their assigned advisor and plan a schedule for their program of studies.

Several designated courses (6 credits) can be taken in the master's program while a student is an undergraduate. Courses can be applied to both the BS (as an elective) and the MS program (as an elective or required course). When the B.S. degree is awarded, accepted Fast Track students can enter the master's degree program if they have maintained a minimum 3.500 cumulative grade point average.

Undergraduate nursing students from the Solomont School of nursing usually complete 3 to 6 credits of graduate courses prior to completion of their BS degree. Pre-enrollment advising will be done by a graduate faculty member to facilitate course enrollment.