Students can complete the program in five to eight academic semesters.
All course materials are available on the Web 24 hours a day. The IV classes are scheduled to not conflict with other courses, and enable students to see one another and speak directly with faculty and fellow students. Clinical practicums tailored to meet individual learning needs provide 112 hours of diverse learning activities in student-chosen settings. Students not currently matriculated in the Graduate Nursing Program at UMass Amherst can register for courses on a non-degree basis, then apply for admission into the Graduate Nursing Program. Credit Transfer Students may transfer up to six credits taken prior to admission into the School of Nursing Graduate Program.