Overview

Ready to begin your nursing journey? The University of Rochester School of Nursing's Master's Direct Entry into Nursing Practice (MDE) program offers an innovative path to RN licensure plus master's-level preparation—designed specifically for college graduates with non-nursing bachelor's degrees.

Highlights

Advanced education and skills: Gain master's-level knowledge and enhanced skills in leadership and quality improvement to prepare for practice or future advanced nursing education
Career advancement: Master's-prepared nurses are well-positioned for nursing and healthcare leadership roles that offer a broader scope of responsibilities and higher pay
Strong foundation: Prepares graduates to be competitive applicants for a range of future academic and career pathways—such as Nurse Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Nursing Education, PhD and EdD programs, and some nursing leadership or healthcare quality roles—through separate admission and additional graduate coursework.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

Nursing View 1046 other Masters in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts
Letters of recommendation
Current resume or CV
Short answer or essay responses
Writing sample
Professional goal statement
Exam scores
Certifications & licensures
Application fee

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

39150 USD / year

≈ 39150 USD / year
Out-of-State

39150 USD / year

≈ 39150 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

39150 USD / year

≈ 39150 USD / year

Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 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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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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