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University of Central Florida Online Master of Science in Nursing
The online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program builds upon the student’s baccalaureate nursing education and professional experience. Students with a non-nursing bachelor’s can be admitted with prerequisites. The goal of the online Master of Science in Nursing program is to prepare advanced practice nurses, nurse educators, and nursing leaders and managers to assume leadership positions in a variety of health care settings. Graduates of these programs are eligible to sit for national certification examinations in their respective specialties.

Quick facts about the program:

  • No GRE required. Fully accredited.
  • Convenient, flexible and affordable with reduced tuition and fee waiver
  • Complete in two years or less
  • Open to nurses with a bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Full-time and part-time options available
  • Apply by September 1 for Spring 2025
  • Choose from three specialized tracks:
    • Nurse Educator MSN
    • Leadership and Management MSN
    • Nursing and Healthcare Simulation MSN

Graduate Testimonial

KARENNA THATCHER, MSN, RN

After earning an MSN in Healthcare Simulation from UCF, Karenna was able to advance her career in patient experience. She understands that interactive learning makes things feel more personal for nurses, and she is proud to use her expertise in simulation to teach empathy skills and safety processes to other team members.


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The master's degree program in nursing at UCF is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. For more information, visit www.ccneaccreditation.org
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Accreditation Notice: The master’s degree program in nursing at UCF is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. For more information, visit: http://www.ccneaccreditation.org