Graduate

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Graduate nursing programs prepare students for advanced practice, research, and leadership roles and promote the development of expertise in select areas of nursing.

Alternate Entry Master of Science in Nursing

Degree Offered

Following programs, which feature challenging academics and a strong foundation for the nursing field, are offered to graduate nursing students: AE-MSN, MSN, AE-PhD, PhD and DNP.

Certificate Programs

We offer three different certification programs to our graduate students: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Health Informatics, and Teaching Nursing Certificate Programs.

Portfolio Programs

Graduate students can obtain credentials in a cross-disciplinary academic area of inquiry while completing the requirements for a master's or doctor's degree in a particular discipline.

Financial Support

The School of Nursing awards scholarships to a number of qualified students each year. The Office of Financial Aid offers various forms of financial assistance to students.

Information Sessions

Information Sessions are designed to enhance students’ understanding of alternate-entry nursing (AE-MSN and AE-PhD and AC PNP Certificate Program) programs at The University of Texas at Austin.

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