A quality education, a great value UMass Dartmouth’s nursing and health sciences programs are designed to help you achieve your goals while delivering what you want and need—quality, flexibility, and affordability.
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study The Adult/Gerontology Primary Care AGNP Track is for applicants with a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing. AGNPs care for patients 12 and older throughout the lifespan in a variety of healthcare settings.
Online and hybrid courses taught by UMass Dartmouth faculty combine high-quality instruction and personal attention with the flexibility to accommodate work and home responsibilities within the structure of defined assignments.
Graduates will complete the required coursework and clinical experiences for certification as an Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
You can balance work and family obligations with your academic pursuits with 24/7 online course access and technical support.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
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U.S. News & World Report ranks the College of Nursing & Health Sciences in the top 10% of “Best Graduate Schools” in the U.S.
The PhD in Nursing is a research-focused degree that prepares Nurse Scientist Educators. A structured mentorship begins upon admission. Substantive content and experiential learning are provided in three areas; research, scholarship on chronic illness, and scholarship and leadership in nursing education.
Our online bachelor’s programs are ranked in the top third of nationwide programs by U.S. News & World Report.
BS in Nursing
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The UMassD PhD in Nursing program is a hybrid model with three online classes per semester. Post BS and Post MS options are offered.
RN-BS in Nursing (BS)
Ranked #7 as a best “hidden gem” public university for learning outcomes and student opportunities by the College Gazette.
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The College of Nursing & Health Sciences offers one of the top 50 best value PhD nursing programs, according to Value Colleges. The Pennington SimLab offers a multi-functional learning environment for student nurses, with equipment to practice advanced nursing skills.
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Job placement rate for Medical Laboratory Science graduates over the last three years.
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The MLS program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
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UMass Dartmouth is ranked as a national university by U.S. News & World Report and is classified by Carnegie as a doctoral university with high research activity.
Graduates will complete the required coursework and clinical experiences for certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
The bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at UMass Dartmouth are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. ccneaccreditation.org
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You’ll learn from experienced UMass Dartmouth faculty who are recognized experts and practitioners in their fields.
The Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP) Track is for applicants with a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing. PMHNPs care for psychiatric patients throughout the lifespan.
Master of Science in Nursing (MS) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) PhD in Nursing (PhD) Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) Medical Laboratory Science (BS) MLT-MLS in Medical Laboratory Science (BS) Minor in Global Health
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