The New York University (NYU) College of Nursing (The College) provides more than 500 full- and part-time graduate and doctoral nursing students programs that prepare them for leadership roles in direct care, administration, research, or teaching. Courses are taught by 50 faculty members, who are master's or doctorally prepared expert nursing practitioners. The College offers a dual-degree BS/MS program; MS and post-master's advanced-certificate programs in midwifery, administration, education, informatics, and advanced-practice nursing areas, including adult acute care, pediatrics, and mental health; two dual-degrees MS/MS programs (nursing administration/management and nursing/global public health); DNP, and a PhD in research theory and development.
Highlights
All programs - baccalaureate, master's, and doctorate - provide a dynamic balance between nursing theory and practice. They reflect the latest advances in knowledge and technology as well as today's modern health-care environment The College offers clinical and practicum experience at the nation's foremost hospitals, including Bellevue Hospital Center, Beth Israel Medical Center, and more than 50 other acute-care hospitals Alumni are in positions of leadership in diverse clinical, academic, and administrative settings worldwide. Many are leading experts in nursing science research Located in New York City's Greenwich, NYU offers unmatched educational, internship, and social opportunities
Specialized Program(s) Accreditation
The baccalaureate and master's programs at NYU College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Programs/Credentials Offered by Department
Graduate Diploma/Certificate in Health Sciences Joint Degree (Dual Degree) Master's (e.g., MSc, MS, SM) PhD
Comparison of Selected Graduate Health Sciences Credentials Offered
by Department
Approx. #
StudentsEnrolled/Year
(all options)
Campus Based Option
Online Option
Time To Complete
Graduate Diplomas/Certificates
Master's Degree (e.g., MSc, MS, SM) (F/T)
2 years
Master's Degree (e.g., MSc, MS, SM) (P/T)
3 years
PhD Degree (F/T)
2 years
PhD Degree (P/T)
3 years
Ranking and Reputation
Excellence has placed NYU's College of Nursing among the nation's top nursing programs. The intellectual energies of the faculty and students, the quality of the academic resources, and the rich interaction with a vibrant city provide a learning experience that is unique in its rigor and diversity.
Buildings & Resources
Nursing students have access to eight NYU libraries, including Bobst Library (one of the largest open-stack research libraries in the world), and the Medical Center Library. The College provides On-Campus Clinical Learning Experiences, which enable students to practice their nursing skills in a simulated hospital setting. In addition, students have access to the bookstore; campus computer network; computer lab; computer-assisted instruction; e-mail services; employment services for current students; housing assistance; interactive nursing-skills videos; Internet; learning resources lab; library services; nursing audiovisuals; résumé preparation assistance; sills, simulation, or other laboratory; and tutoring.
Admissions & Tuition - Master's Program
Information For US Students
Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria
Minimum Undergraduate GPA:
3.0
Minimum GRE Score:
1000.0
Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose/Autobiographical Sketch: Required
Interview: Not Required
Deadlines (Month/Day)
Application: Continuous
Notification of Acceptance: Varies
Fees (US$)
Not Available
Admissions Criteria
Minimum Undergraduate GPA:
No Set Minimum
Minimum GRE Score:
No Set Minimum
Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose/Autobiographical Sketch: Required
Year Graduate Program Founded: 1939# Faculty in Department: 70Credentials Offered:
BS, BS/MS, MS, MS/MS, post-MS certificate, DNP, and PhD
Research Areas: Cancer-related symptom assessment and management Competency-based education and evidence-based practice Elder mistreatment Family and parenting issues Health disparities Holistic healing Nursing informatics Palliative care Psychiatric-mental health issues Women's health Co-op Education/Internship: Yes International Exchange: No Mentor Program: No Opportunities for Part-Time Study: Yes Opportunities for Online Study: No
Student Profile
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Employment Statistics
Students Who Graduate With a Job Offer
Not Available
Average Salary Accepted (US$)
Not Available
Source of Position
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Teaching Methods
Case Studies Community Service Projects Directed (Independent) Study Courses Labs Lectures Research Paper/Project Speakers
Institute Quick Stats
Year Institute Founded: 1932# Faculties: 70# Graduate Students (all programs): 618# Undergraduate Students (all programs): 755Campus Setting (Main Campus): UrbanNearest City (Main Campus): New York City
City Population: 8,300,000Cost of Living: HighClimate Range: 10 °F to 90 °F