Master of Science [M.S] Nursing
The purpose of the master’s program is to prepare advanced practice nurses with specialized knowledge, skills and values. Graduates assume leadership roles in the health care system and advance practice and the discipline of nursing by applying existing nursing knowledge and using a spirit of inquiry to examine and test nursing knowledge. The CNL is an advanced generalist who works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and staff to provide patient-centered care. Graduates of this concentration are prepared for eligibility to apply for the Clinical Nurse Leader Certification Exam prepared by the Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC).
- Synthesize appropriate therories from nursing and related fields to respond to emerging health care challenges.
- Synthesize appropriate scientific findings and theories from nursing and related fields to lead change to improve outcomes.
- Influence health care policy for the benefit of person, community, nursing, and environment.
- Demonstrate PRAXIS at an advanced level of nursing in a selected area of concentration.
- Exert leadership in creating a collaborative and caring health care community.
- Synthesize best evidence and translate into practice to creatively improve health care quality and outcomes.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $32355 | $32355 |
| Health Insurance | $2946 | $2946 |
| Total Fees | $35301 | $35301 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 53 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
- A cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 for your entire undergraduate career.
- Students must upload transcripts from the school where they received their bachelor’s degree and any courses taken beyond regardless of whether a degree was received.
- If a student's degree is a 3-year bachelor’s degree from India, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka, or certain other countries, the University of Connecticut will not consider the degree to be equivalent to a 4 year US bachelor’s degree.
- If English is not the student’s primary language, they may be required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language. TOEFL, IELTS, PTE scores can be submitted to meet the eligibility criteria.
- GRE/GMAT scores