Master of Science in Nursing

Program Requirements

To be recommended for a University of Massachusetts Lowell master's degree, candidates must satisfy all of the general requirements below, plus any additional requirements that may be required by the department through which the program is offered. Any additional requirements for this program are either listed below or may be found in the University's Graduate Program Catalog.

General Requirements:

• Students must complete the program of study designed by the Department in which they are enrolled and approved by the University.
• Satisfactory grades in all subjects offered for the degree must be earned. See Academic Standing.
• All financial obligations, including tuition, fees and expenses, must be satisfied as evidenced by completion.
• Upon completion of all their courses, graduate degree candidates must submit a signed Declaration of Intent to Graduate (DIG) form to their coordinator. The coordinator will apply them in SIS, Graduation Tracking.

Graduate Program Policies

In applying for a degree program or registering for courses, each student assumes full responsibility for knowledge of and compliance with the definitions, regulations and procedures of UMass Lowell as set forth on our website. For additional information, please refer to the Graduate Program Policies found within the UMass Lowell Graduate Catalog.

Admissions Requirements

At this time, this program accepts students from the New England states of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. UMass Lowell cannot confirm whether this program meets the educational, licensing, or certification requirements for states outside of New England. We recommend that you contact your home state's licensing agency to identify and determine licensing and certification requirements in your state.

We are actively working on expanding program access to residents of other states and will update this website as soon as information becomes available.

Applying into a Graduate Degree Program

• An application
• An application fee
• A statement of purpose
• Two letters of recommendation
• Official transcripts
• Official test scores, when applicable. GMAT/GRE waivers available (see waiver form for details).
• Resume
  Required for certain programs such as the Master's in Business Administration and the Master of Science in Health Informatics and Management

Graduate Program Admissions Requirements

Admission to all graduate programs at UMass Lowell is contingent upon successful completion of a bachelor's degree. In many cases, applicants may register for a course before formally applying to the program; however, students requiring financial aid may want to wait until they have been formally accepted into the program to ensure that their course(s) will be covered. Contact UMass Lowell's Office of Graduate Admissions if you have questions about the application process.