Overview

Designed for registered nurses with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, this Nursing degree program at University of San Diego prepares students to become nurse practitioners with the skills to provide high-quality, patient-centered care across a variety of settings.

Key Facts

The MSN Nurse Practitioner program is ideal for BSN-prepared nurses seeking to advance their clinical expertise and take on expanded roles in healthcare through a focused master’s-level pathway. With both full-time and part-time options available, students benefit from personalized faculty support and a serene San Diego campus that fosters deep learning and professional growth.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dual Adult-Gerontology
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dual Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a BSN degree from an approved, accredited college or university.
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Possess an active, unencumbered California RN license, or have license endorsement in progress if applying from outside California.
One year of clinical nursing experience is preferred.
Complete an interview if selected based on initial application review.
Submit a personal statement of 500 words or less outlining motivation for pursuing an MSN, career goals, academic and professional background, and commitment to nursing.
Submit a resume or CV highlighting relevant qualifications, professional accomplishments, and volunteer experience, with an optional cover letter.
Provide two letters of recommendation with full recommender contact information.
Submit an official transcript from the institution where the BSN degree was earned or is in progress.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31350 USD / year

≈ 31350 USD / year
Out-of-State

31350 USD / year

≈ 31350 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

31350 USD / year

≈ 31350 USD / year

Living costs

San Diego

United States

1400 - 2455 USD / month

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