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College of Nursing

Master's of Science in Nursing

Whether you are searching for an advanced practice degree to expand your clinical role or training for a new position in nurse leadership or informatics, our online, nationally ranked programs will prepare you for the next phase of your career.

Entry to Practice Nursing

Our Master’s Entry to Practice Nursing (MEPN) will prepare non-nurse baccalaureate prepared individuals to enter the nursing profession as master’s degree graduates.

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

The Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program prepares you to provide direct patient management in acute and complex care settings, skills that are in high demand with rising patient acuity and a growing elderly population.

Family Nurse Practitioner

The primary care Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares you to provide primary health care across the patient lifespan.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program prepares you to provide psychiatric mental health services to patients across their lifespan in various settings.

Healthcare Leadership

The Healthcare Leadership program prepares you to manage the delivery of nursing and healthcare services across diverse healthcare settings.

Nursing Education

The Nursing Education program prepares you to function as an academic or clinical nurse educator across various program levels and settings.

Nursing Informatics

The Nursing Informatics program prepares you to identify and manage health care data to support clinicians and patients in decision making and improve health outcomes.

Nurse-Midwifery

The Nurse-Midwifery (NM) program prepares you to provide reproductive health and primary care for people throughout their lifespans, with a special emphasis on pregnancy, childbirth and gynecologic health

MSN program costs depend on several factors. For estimated costs, view Graduate Programs Cost Estimates 2023-2024.  The Office of Financial Aid provides the full breakdown of the estimated cost to attend. For additional tuition and fee information, visit the Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees website

Financial aid is available. To determine your eligibility, complete the FAFSA form on the university’s Financial Aid website. The College of Nursing also offers general scholarships. In addition, other scholarship and financial aid opportunities are available through The Graduate School and the university’s Financial Aid and Scholarships office.

  • Complete the approved program of study
  • Complete a three-hour applied research course (NURS 791) or a six-hour thesis course (NURS 799)
  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, with grades of at least 3.0 in all program of study courses and all 700-level courses
  • Complete the program within 14 semesters (~4.5 years)
  • Pass the MSN Comprehensive Assessment
  • Complete clinical hours
Contact Us

Phone: 803-777-9080
Email: NURSGRAD@mailbox.sc.edu

Address:
Williams-Brice Building, Room 208
1601 Greene St.
Columbia, SC 29208

 


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