University of Massachusetts Amherst

Updated on October 17, 2023

Overview: University of Massachusetts Amherst: College of Nursing

Department: College of Nursing

Programs Offered: AGPCNP, FNP, PMHNP

Degree Types: DNP (BSN or Non-Nursing Bachelors accepted), MSN to DNP with New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)

Accreditation: CCNE

Instruction Methods: Program uses asynchronous instruction using the Blackboard learning management system.

Phone Number: (413) 545-2703

Social Media: Facebookand Twitter

University of Massachusetts Amherst Online DNP Programs

University of Massachusetts Amherst Online FNP Programs

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice Post-Baccalaureate – Family Nurse Practitioner role concentration

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: DNP (BSN or Non-Nursing Bachelors accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.umass.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 1232 hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 80 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 0

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 4 to 5 yearsProgram Start Date: Fall admission onlyNumber of Terms: 12 to 14 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN or RN (ADN) plus non-nursing bachelor's degree required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0Standardized Testing: Not requiredTuition: ~$60,000 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $750 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program does not currently accept students from Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, and North Carolina

Online Post-MS DNP Completion – Family Nurse Practitioner role concentration

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN to DNP with New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.umass.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 1232 hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: up to 80 credits needed to graduate (may be less depending on gap analysis of previous MSN coursework)Number of Campus Visits Required: 0

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 4 to 5 years (actual time to completion will depend on gap analysis of previous MSN coursework)Program Start Date: Fall admission onlyNumber of Terms: 12 to 15 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: MSN required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0Standardized Testing: Not requiredTuition: ~$60,000 + fees (actual tuition costs will depend on the number of credits needed after gap analysis of previous MSN coursework)Cost Per Credit Hour: $750 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program does not currently accept students from Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, and North Carolina

University of Massachusetts Amherst Online AGPCNP Programs

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice Post-Baccalaureate – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner role concentration

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Adult Gerontology – Primary Care Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: DNP (BSN or Non-Nursing Bachelors accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.umass.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 1120 hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 80 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 0

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 4 to 5 yearsProgram Start Date: Fall admission onlyNumber of Terms: 12 to 14 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN or RN (ADN) plus non-nursing bachelor's degree required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0Standardized Testing: Not requiredTuition: ~$60,000 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $750 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program does not currently accept students from Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, and North Carolina

Online Post-MS DNP Completion – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner role concentration

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Adult Gerontology – Primary Care Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN to DNP with New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.umass.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 1120 hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: up to 80 credits needed to graduate (may be less depending on gap analysis of previous MSN coursework)Number of Campus Visits Required: 0

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 4 to 5 years (actual time to completion will depend on gap analysis of previous MSN coursework)Program Start Date: Fall admission onlyNumber of Terms: 12 to 15 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: MSN required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0Standardized Testing: Not requiredTuition: ~$60,000 + fees (actual tuition costs will depend on the number of credits needed after gap analysis of previous MSN coursework)Cost Per Credit Hour: $750 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program does not currently accept students from Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, and North Carolina

University of Massachusetts Amherst Online PMHNP Programs

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice Post-Baccalaureate – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) role concentration

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: DNP (BSN or Non-Nursing Bachelors accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.umass.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 1232 hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 85 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 0

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 4 to 5 yearsProgram Start Date: Fall admission onlyNumber of Terms: 12 to 15 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN or RN (ADN) plus non-nursing bachelor's degree required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0Standardized Testing: Not requiredTuition: ~$63,750 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $750 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program does not currently accept students from Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, and North Carolina

Online Post-MS DNP Completion – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) role concentration

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN to DNP with New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.umass.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 1232 hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: up to 85 credits needed to graduate (may be less depending on gap analysis of previous MSN coursework)Number of Campus Visits Required: 0

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 4 to 5 years (actual time to completion will depend on gap analysis of previous MSN coursework)Program Start Date: Fall admission onlyNumber of Terms: 12 to 15 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: MSN required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0Standardized Testing: Not requiredTuition: ~$63,750 + fees (actual tuition costs will depend on the number of credits needed after gap analysis of previous MSN coursework)Cost Per Credit Hour: $750 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program does not currently accept students from Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, and North Carolina