Overview

The Nursing, MSN program prepares graduates for advanced practice nursing and for leadership roles in a variety of community based or acute care provider agencies. The MSN program offers seven concentrations:

Part-time study is available. Certificate programs are available for post-master's study in selected areas.

The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036; phone 202-887-6791.

The nurse midwifery concentration is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) formerly called the American College of Nurse-Midwives, Division of Accreditation, 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1550, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone 240-485-1802, fax 240-485-1818.

The nurse anesthesia program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, 222 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068; telephone 847-692-7050.

ECU Advantage

East Carolina University (ECU) College of Nursing has been named a Center of Excellence for 2011–2015 by the National League for Nursing (NLN) and has been ranked by the U.S. News and World Report as one of the top 10 out of 72 master’s programs in the country. Many of our courses are o line.

The College of Nursing is part of the health sciences division, which houses the Brody School of Medicine including basic sciences. We are located next to Vidant Medical Center, a magnet designated hospital serving 29 counties in eastern North Carolina. We offer many opportunities for interprofessional education, practice and research. A master of science in nursing degree prepares you for a variety of career choices and prepares you to enter the doctorate of nursing practice (DNP) or doctorate of philosophy in nursing (PhD) also offered in the College of Nursing at East Carolina University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nursing Research Methods
Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
Nursing Leadership and Management
Advanced Health Assessment
Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nurses
Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses
Healthcare Policy and Ethics
Nursing Informatics
Advanced Nursing Practice in Adult-Gerontology
Family Nurse Practitioner Practice

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Greenville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution
Minimum GPA requirement (varies by program)
Active and unrestricted RN license
Personal statement or essay
Letters of recommendation (varies by program)
Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
GRE or MAT scores (varies by program)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21779 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21779 USD / year

≈ 21779 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7973 USD / year

≈ 7973 USD / year

Additional Details

additional $72 per credit hour.

Living costs

Greenville

United States

900 - 1400 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

ECU Advantage

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Greenville

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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