The Admission Committee may wish to interview applicants.  Please hold the following dates open for onsite/phone interview if needed:  November 9 and November 16.

Nurses with advanced degrees have more autonomy than in years past and are highly regarded members of the health care team. Graduates of the MSN program at The University of Iowa practice as clinical specialists, nurse managers, and nurse educators.

Our Master’s degree can be tailored to meet the needs of most students seeking a higher degree of nursing practice. The curriculum is divided into three areas:

Administrative/Clinical/Education

•  Nursing Systems Administration

•  Genetics Nursing

•  Nurse Educator

•  Occupational Health Nursing

Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner

        See DNP website

Dual Degree

•  MSN/MPH

Minimum requirements for the master's degree in nursing vary from 33 - 61 semester hours, depending on the area of study. The program of study includes core and advanced core courses. Elective courses allow students to focus on a variety of areas of interest.

Students are also encouraged to consult with their advisor if they have career or educational goals not reflected in the programs of study. In most cases, students are able to formulate a plan of study to reflect their individual needs.