Master’s Programs

Discover your path to advanced nursing practice at the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS). Our master's degree programs guarantee clinical placements, offer full- and part-time programs, and leverage our vibrant South Florida location to bridge local impact with global opportunities.

Quick Program Guide

Choose from our master’s program pathways and pursue your dream. Whether you aim to care for patients in different specialty nursing areas or lead other nursing and health care professionals, prepare to take on any challenge confronted by high-level nursing and health professionals.

Nurse Practitioner Master’s Programs (Full or Part Time Options)

 

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SONHS is South Florida’s hub for the professional growth of nurses, opening doors to leadership roles and increased salary potential. Offering multi-state licensure, we prepare nurses to address shortages across the country.

  • Review the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook to compare the salaries of nurse practitioners to those of registered nurses.
  • 40% increase in demand projected for nurse practitioners through 2033, an extremely fast rate compared to the average for all occupations (BLS)
  • Strong demand in the South Florida health care market

 

Family Nurse Practitioner Master’s Program (FNP)

Program Length: Three semesters full-time, five semesters part-time

Credit Requirements: 38 credits, including 616 clinical hours

The Family Nurse Practitioner program combines advanced clinical training with leadership development to prepare you for comprehensive family care across the lifespan and to meet the requirements to sit for the FNP examination.

Career outcomes include working as a nurse practitioner in primary care practices, urgent care clinics, community health settings, and government or school environments.

Learn more about the Family Nurse Practitioner master’s degree program.

 

AGNP Acute Care Master’s Program (MSN)

Program Length: Three semesters full-time, five semesters part-time

Credit Requirements: 37 credits, including 616 clinical hours

Become eligible to take the AGNP Acute Care specialty certification exam with a robust and research-driven AGNP Acute Care program at SONHS. Start a full-time schedule in the fall or the convenient part-time schedule in the spring.

  • Guaranteed clinical placements
  • BSN-DNP path available 
  • Prepare to meet the requirements to sit for AGNP Acute Care certification exam

Learn more about the AGNP Acute Care master’s program.

 

AGNP Primary Care MSN

Program Length: Three semesters full-time, five semesters part-time

Credit Requirements: 35 credit hours, including 616 clinical hours

Become a leader in the nursing field with the full- or part-time AGNP Primary Care program with specialty certification preparation. Through regional and global opportunities, integrate clinical and leadership experience,  advance your expertise, and improve patient care.

  • Guaranteed clinical placements
  • BSN-DNP path available
  • Prepare to meet requirements to sit for the AGNP Primary Care certification exam

Learn more about the AGNP Primary Care master’s program.

The SONHS Difference

In our surrounding cultural tapestry of Miami, discover research opportunities, leadership experiences, and student organizations that help you grow personally and professionally. We celebrate your unique voice and perspective as you become a leader in health care research, practice, and innovation.

Explore our world-class research initiatives

Experience Simulation Hospital Advancing Research and Education (S.H.A.R.E.)®

Discover our global health care partnerships and initiatives

Connect with others through student organizations

 

Learn From Expert Faculty

Recognized nursing leaders, health care professionals, and researchers bring extensive clinical experience to enhance the hands-on and academic components of the master’s program curriculums.

Meet Our Distinguished Faculty

 

Admissions and Financial Aid

We have a rolling admissions schedule, which means we review applications continuously. Decisions are released for every completed application and may take time. We cannot guarantee an immediate admissions decision. However, all applicants who apply before the specified deadline will be considered for a spot in our program.

Our team of admissions professionals is here to help you find your place at the School of Nursing and Health Studies.

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Financial Aid

Pursuing a master’s in nursing degree at the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies is more affordable than you may think. Each program page has cost information.

For a premium nursing education, the School of Nursing and Health Studies offers opportunities for health care scholarships through our community partners and can help you navigate the process of meeting the cost of tuition.

Review financial aid and scholarship opportunities.


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Email BeACaneNurse@miami.edu

Call 305-284-2508

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