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MS Nursing at University of Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island, United States

Programme overview

Offering several areas of specialization, the M.S. program provides advanced preparation for professional nurses to assume leadership roles in a variety of settings.

Faculty: College of Nursing  |  Duration: Full-time: 1.5 years; Part-time: 2.5 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Kingston, RI, United States

What you will study

The master’s degree program requires completion of a minimum of 42–47 graduate credits, depending on the nurse practitioner specialty concentration (AGPCNP, FNP, or PMHNP), and the completion of more than 750 clinical practicum hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All new and transfer graduate applicants can apply online directly through the URI Graduate School.

Domestic applicants: USD 17,116 a year (2026-27). Graduate full-time (9-15 credits) annual tuition, In state rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme differential charges (en Source

International applicants: USD 33,328 a year (2026-27). Graduate full-time (9-15 credits) annual tuition, Out of state (non-resident) rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme diffe Source

Graduate programmes have Fall, Spring and Summer start terms; availability varies by programme and academic calendar (14-week or accelerated online).

Graduate applications are submitted through the URI Graduate Application with per-programme Fall, Spring and Summer deadlines listed on the Graduate School application page; applications are not reviewed until all materials and the application fee are submitted.

Apply through the official page: https://web.uri.edu/graduate-school/admission/

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