Master's of Science in Nursing and Certificate Programs
Health care is becoming increasingly complex, and the necessity for highly educated nurses to coordinate and deliver better nursing care has never been greater. Graduate nursing education can be generalist-based (like the Clinical Nurse Leader) or specialty-based to prepare nurses for advanced practice or other specialty roles.
Many of UVa’s graduate nursing programs are ranked in the Top 10 in the nation. These programs draw upon the academic excellence of the University of Virginia, the clinical strengths of the UVa Medical Center (a 580-bed Level I Trauma Center, a Top-100 Hospital seven years in a row, and Magnet facility), and the University’s commitment to serve the needs of citizens of Virginia and the world.
The School of Nursing boasts a legacy of leadership – our graduates play leading roles in health care facilities and communities across the world. Come join us in Charlottesville for a first-class education at a world-renowned University.
Master's Degree Programs
- Direct Entry MSN: Clinical Nurse Leader Program (for non-nurses)
- Acute and Specialty Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Nurse Leader (for RNs)
- Community and Public Health Leadership Program
- Community and Public Health Leadership Program with combined Family or Pediatric Nurse Practioner preparation
- Family Nurse Practitioner Program
- Health Systems Management Track
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Program
MSN/Joint Degree Programs
Post-Master's Certificate Programs
- Post-Master's Acute & Specialty Care CNS Program
- Post-Master's Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
- Post-Master's Community & Public Health Leadership Program
- Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Program
- Post-Master's Health Systems Management Program
- Post-Master's Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
- Post-Master's Psychiatric Mental Health Program (CNS or PMHNP)
- Post-Master's Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) Nursing Program
For additional information on admission to and programs of study at the UVa School of Nursing, please fill our our online form. You are also welcome to call the Office of Admissions at (434) 924-0141 / (888) 283-8703.
Questions on admissions and financial aid should be directed to Clay Hysell, Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Services, email hysell@virginia.edu