Overview

Theory, research and role development are emphasized, enabling the graduate to participate in the development of nursing knowledge and to contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession. Graduates of the Master of Science program are eligible to take a national certification examination in their specialty track if available.

The Nursing department at Clemson University also offers post-graduate study in each of the specialty tracks for master’s-degree-prepared nurses who want to obtain knowledge, skills and certification as advanced practice nurses to expand their options in the healthcare arena.

The Master of Science degree program with a major in nursing is designed to build upon the first professional degree.

The student may select one of the four study options:

Family nurse practitioner (FNP)
Adult/Gerontological nurse practitioner (A/GNP)
Nursing administration
Nursing education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Assessment for Nursing

Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing
Knowledge Development in Advanced Nursing
Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing
Advanced Family and Community Nursing
Nursing Research Statistical Analysis
Developing Family
Adult

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

38 SCH

38-45

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Clemson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of the on-line application at Online Application.
Baccalaureate Degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Official transcripts from all previous programs.
Cumulative (All college credits) GPA of 3.25 or higher - applicants who attended a program with mostly or all pass/fail grades will not be considered competitive.
Official TOEFL/IELTS scores for International Students. TOEFL score may be required by applicants for whom English is not their first language.
Three letters of Recommendation addressing academic ability and practice knowledge/skills from masters or doctorally prepared individuals (supervisors, MDs, NPs, etc.).
Professional Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
Unencumbered, active Registered Nurse Licensure in South Carolina
Clinical Practice: minimum of 600-plus hours of nursing practice within the previous 12 months of application. Clinical Practice Form.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29276 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29276 USD / year

≈ 29276 USD / year
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In-State

13562 USD / year

≈ 13562 USD / year

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The student may select one of the four study options:

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