Master’s Programs

Today’s health care environment requires innovative nursing professionals with advance training— nurses that are prepared to boldly lead, discover, and transform across a range of settings. Penn Nursing’s highly ranked and regarded Master’s Programs are taught by world-renowned experts and designed with an eye toward industry and community need,  supporting our graduates’ next steps for a dynamic career path as an advanced practice nurse.

Penn Nursing Master’s Programs

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

  • Highly-ranked MSN programs with 10 specialty areas to choose from.
  • Penn Nursing also offers a MSN-to-PhD, Dual Degree, and Minor options.

Explore MSN programs

Master of Professional Nursing (MPN) 

  • A direct-entry into nursing program for bachelor degree holders in another field.
  • For an Advanced Practice Nursing Role, we also offer a MPN-to-MSN option. 

Explore the MPN program 

MS in Nutrition Science (MSNS)

  • An online master of science program for bachelor degree holders that want to increase their knowledge in nutrition science.
  • Perelman School of Medicine and Penn Dental Medicine students can explore our MSNS Dual Degree option.

Explore MSNS program

 

Check out our Certificate programs.

Azucena Villalobos
Leonard A. Lauder Community Care Nurse Practitioner Fellow

“I chose Penn Nursing due to the value this institution places on community engagement and social justice. It has challenged me to think critically and outside the box, and I’ve had the pleasure of learning not only from my instructors, but also from my cohort—everyone brings a multitude of experiences, ideas, and backgrounds.”

Upcoming Events

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    October 15 | 12:00 PM EDT

    Master of Professional Nursing (MPN & MPN/MSN) Info Session

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    October 17 | 2:00 PM EDT

    Graduate Program Joint Information Session - University of Maryland

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    October 19 | 10:00 AM EDT

    Fall 2024 Graduate Open House

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    October 21 | 4:00 PM EDT

    Psychiatric-Mental Health NP Information Session

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    October 16 | 7:30 PM EDT

    Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Info Session

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    October 17 | 6:30 PM EDT

    Graduate Program Joint Information Session - Washington, DC

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    October 21 | 12:00 PM EDT

    Nutrition Science MS (MSNS) Info Session

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    October 22 | 7:00 PM EDT

    Leonard A. Lauder Community Care NP Program Info Session

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Dual Degrees

True transformation in health care often requires specialized education— and through exceptional interdisciplinary education options available at the University of Pennsylvania, Master’s level nursing students can enhance the Penn Nursing experience with a dual degree program designed to set a course for a trailblazing career.

MSN Dual Degrees

All dual degree programs require students to submit separate applications to (and be accepted by) both programs.

NEW – Master of Science in Nutrition Science Dual Degrees

Master of Science in Nutrition Science (MSNS) dual-degree programs for Perelman School of Medicine and Penn Dental Medicine students.