Overview

When you choose the traditional option (2.5-4 years of academic study) pre-licensure program in Nursing from University of Massachusetts Boston, you’ll experience rigorous academic work and a carefully designed plan of study.

Program Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the undergraduate nursing program in the Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Boston, the graduate will be able to:

Integrate evidence-based nursing assessments and interventions to coordinate and manage complex health care concerns for chronically ill and acutely ill individuals and families across the life span.
Evaluate patient-centered, culturally sensitive care delivered within complex healthcare systems.
Analyze effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration strategies to address the concerns of diverse urban populations within complex healthcare systems.
Apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes of health promotion and disease prevention for urban populations along the health-illness continuum.
Create a culture of quality and safety in nursing practice for chronically ill and acutely ill members of urban populations.
Integrate informatics for obtaining and utilizing best evidence and clinical judgment to achieve patient outcomes in contemporary professional nursing practice.

Utilize current ethical and legal standards and health care policies to guide nursing practice and professional development.

Career Possibilities

At the end of the traditional nursing program, you'll be ready to take the national examination for state licensure (NCLEX) and become a Registered Nurse (RN). The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of registered nurses to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031.

As an RN, you can find positions in:

Ambulatory care facilities
Clinics
Doctor's offices
Educational services, such as schools
Government services
Hospice care
Hospitals

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anatomy and Physiology

Medical Microbiology

Physiological Chemistry

Pathophysiology

Life Span Growth and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed UMass Boston online admission application
Application fee of $100
An official high school record, leaving certificate and/or graduation examination results or their notarized copies. All documents in foreign languages must be translated by a certified professional. Records must be sent directly from the institution to be considered official.
Academic recommendation letter (from a school-based counselor and/or teacher)
500-word essay
Test scores
The average minimum GPA has been around 3.2 during the last few cycles
A “waiting list” is generally created for a small group of students below the minimum GPA. These applicants are considered for admissions if we do not reach our yield goal.
Applicants may be offered acceptance to their secondary option if they are not accepted to Nursing. Please contact Undergraduate Admissions for further information.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38620 USD / year

≈ 38620 USD / year
Out-of-State

38620 USD / year

≈ 38620 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15813 USD / year

≈ 15813 USD / year

Additional Details

New England Regional Regional: $26,733 /year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Program Learning Outcomes

Career Possibilities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Boston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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