Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Updated on October 17, 2023

Overview: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences: School of Nursing

Department: School of Nursing

Programs Offered: FNP, PMHNP

Degree Types: MSN (BSN Required); RN to MSN (ADN required); Post-MSN Certificate New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)

Accreditation: CCNE

Instruction Methods: Programs use asynchronous instruction. Students can access course materials from any location at any time.

Phone Number: (508) 373-5890

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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Online MSN Programs

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Online FNP Programs

Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN (BSN Required)Program Structure: Online instruction with three on-campus visits and clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.mcphs.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 630 clinical hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 42 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 3 (throughout entire program)

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Full-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 2 years (part-time enrollment)Program Start Date: Summer admission onlyNumber of Terms: 6 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN required; current RN license; minimum of 1 year of full-time RN experienceGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 (in nursing courses)Standardized Testing: Not requiredTuition: ~$39,060 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $930 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program does not currently accept students from New York, North Carolina and Washington DC

RN to MSN Bridge Program – Family Nurse Practitioner

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: RN to MSN (ADN required)Program Structure: Online instruction with four on-campus visits and clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.mcphs.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 720 clinical hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 62 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 4 (throughout entire program)

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Full-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 3 years (part-time enrollment)Program Start Date: Summer admission onlyNumber of Terms: 9 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: ADN required; current RN license; minimum of 1 year of full-time RN experience; several prerequisite courses are also required for admission, see school website for more informationGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 (in nursing courses)Standardized Testing: Not requiredTuition: ~$53,260 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $710 per credit hour (undergraduate); $930 per credit hour (graduate)

Eligibility Restrictions: Program does not currently accept students from New York, North Carolina and Washington DC

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies – Family Nurse Practitioner

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: Post-MSN Certificate New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with three on-campus visits and clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.mcphs.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 630 clinical hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 28 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 3 (throughout entire program)

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 2 yearsProgram Start Date: Summer admission onlyNumber of Terms: 6 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: MSN required; current RN license; minimum of 1 year of full-time RN experience; CPR certificationGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 (graduate)Standardized Testing: Not requiredTuition: ~$26,040 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $930 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program does not currently accept students from New York, North Carolina and Washington DC

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Online PMHNP Programs

Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN (BSN Required)Program Structure: Online instruction with three on-campus visits and clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.mcphs.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 630 clinical hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 45 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 3 (throughout entire program)

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Full-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 2 years (part-time enrollment)Program Start Date: Summer admission onlyNumber of Terms: 6 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN required; current RN license; minimum of 5 years of full-time RN experience of which at least 2 years has to be in mental health nursingGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 (in nursing courses)Standardized Testing: Not requiredTuition: ~$41,850 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $930 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program does not currently accept students from New York, North Carolina and Washington DC

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: Post-MSN Certificate New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with three on-campus visits and clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.mcphs.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 630 clinical hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 31 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 3 (throughout entire program)

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 2 yearsProgram Start Date: Summer admission onlyNumber of Terms: 6 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: MSN required; current RN license; minimum of 5 years of full-time RN experience of which at least 2 years has to be in mental health nursing; CPR certificationGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 (graduate)Standardized Testing: Not requiredTuition: ~$28,830 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $930 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program does not currently accept students from New York, North Carolina and Washington DC