MS Nursing at University of Kansas

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Nursing - Direct Entry program is not accepting applications in 2026-2027. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is a Master’s Direct Entry (MDE) program designed for individuals holding a non-nursing baccalaureate degree who are ready to enter the nursing profession.

Faculty: School of Nursing (KU Medical Center) | Duration: 39 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Degree Requirements Nursing Education (NE) Specialty (minimum 39 credit hours) - prepares nurses for the educator role in academic and clinical settings to deliver didactic and clinical instruction through a variety of teaching, learning and evaluative methods. New FootnoteThe Nursing Education Specialty is 39 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions The Master of Science in Nursing - Direct Entry program is not accepting applications in 2026-2027. Students entering the Master of Science in Nursing Direct Entry program must have a completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and completed all prerequisite coursework with a B or better (completed in the last 7 years). Admission Criteria The School of Nursing is meeting the changing needs of society by selecting applicants who demonstrate the academic achievement, maturity, integrity, and motivation necessary for the successful study and practice of nursing, and who will best meet the needs of the citizenry.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking, $40 certificate-seeking and non-degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme. Apply through the KU graduate application system (KU Graduate for Lawrence, Edwards and Online programmes; KU Medical Center for KUMC programmes).

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