The Master of Science degree in nursing program enlarges the focus of nursing, using as its foundation the basic baccalaureate nursing program. Specialty tracks are offered in the following areas:

• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Healthcare Informatics [New specialty track available Fall 2003]
• Nurse-Midwife
• Nurse Practitioner
• Organizational Leadership (includes information on joint degree: MS in nursing/MS in Health Services Administration)
• Nurse Anesthesia - A master of science degree in nurse anesthesia is offered through the KU School of Allied Health.
• Public Health Nursing [New curriculum effective Fall 2003]

Admissions Information
Course Descriptions
Application Deadlines

Tuition
For current tuition rates for on-campus master's courses, go to the KUMC Registrar's office at http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/regenroll.html.

For current tuition rates for off-campus or online master's courses, go to the KUMC Registrar's office at http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/regenroll.html

Doctoral Program

The doctoral program in nursing at the University of Kansas School of Nursing is based on theory and research skills gained in baccalaureate and master's education in nursing. The focus is on the development of critical thinking, independent decision-making and evaluation. The student develops expertise in research methods related to the biological, social, and nursing sciences. Development and analysis of concepts and theories used in nursing education and practice are integral components of doctoral education.

Purpose, philosophy, and outcomes
Curriculum
Course Descriptions
Admissions Criteria
Admissions Process

For current tuition rates for on-campus PhD courses, go to the KUMC Registrar's office at http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/regenroll.html.

For current tuition rates for online PhD courses, go to the KUMC Registrar's office at http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/regenroll.html

BSN to PhD Program

Students can apply to the doctoral program after completing the baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing. [more info]

Certificate Programs and Post-Master's Study

Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate -- 15 credit hours
Health Professions Educator Certificate -- 12 credit hours
Health Care Outcomes Management and Research Certificate -- 10 to 16 credit hours
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate -- 14 to 15 credit hours
Nurse Midwife Certificate -- 18 credit hours
Public Health Nursing Certificate -- 16-18 credit hours
Healthcare Informatics Certificate -- 16 credit hours
Organizational Leadership Certificate -- 16 credit hours

For details about the Certificate Programs, go to the Certificates Web page.