Master of Science (MS),
Nursing & Interprofessional Leadership Program
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Hybrid or Online Trackswith flexible evening lectures and team-building activities |
Affordable Tuitionpublic school, in-state and regional rates |
Prepare to Innovatethrough a hands-on quality improvement curriculum |
The mission of the Master of Science in Nursing & Interprofessional Leadership (MS-IPL) program is to prepare practicing nurses for leadership in complex healthcare environments through health promotion and collaborative partnerships across academic, practice, and social settings.
Designed for practicing registered nurses who hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the program offers a flexible and relevant pathway for advancing leadership impact in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
At the completion of this program, the graduate will be able to:
- Lead and participate in interprofessional collaborative teams
- Critically appraise, synthesize, and use the best evidence to address populations’ health concerns
- Seek innovative quality and safety solutions through the application of system principles in project development, strategic planning, and ethical decision-making
- Build partnerships across diverse stakeholders using effective and culturally sensitive communication strategies.
- Apply best practices for cost-effective health care management and strategic policy planning to collaborative decision-making.
- Engage in political and healthcare advocacy to mitigate disparities and inequities
- Leverage technologies to improve health outcomes and optimize the health experience.
Our Master of Science, Nursing & Interprofessional Leadership program offers two tracks:
- Hybrid: Includes in-person, remote classes, and independent study classes.
- Online: Includes remote and independent study classes.
Application for Fall 2026 is open!
Early admission deadline to reserve your spot: Feb. 1, 2026
Application deadline: April 5, 2026
Application Deadline: Applications completed after the early admission deadline will be considered based on seat availability, up until this final admission deadline.* For consideration after the Application Deadline, please contact the Program Director.
Applicants must submit a completed application to NursingCAS by the deadline date to be considered for admission. Application status emails will be sent to the email provided on the application via NursingCAS.
Remember to look into your institution's HR tuition reimbursement benefits and nursing organizations for scholarships.
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What makes our Master of Science program one of the best?
- We are a top-ranked graduate nursing school in New England by Nursing Schools Almanac.
- We are part of the Commonwealth’s first and only public academic health sciences center that consists of 3 schools with the UMass Memorial Hospital located on the same campus.
- Our curriculum is innovative with creative learning activities.
- We offer a rich interprofessional environment for learning and practicum experiences.
- Our faculty are clinically active, experienced, committed practicing APRNs and nurse leaders.
- The program offers a small faculty to student ratio ideal for graduate-level education.
Meet a student from our MS program |
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“UMass Chan’s willingness to work with each grad student to meet their needs and guide them to success has been invaluable.” |
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Our program prepares you to lead in whatever position you hold. |
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"Nurses are practicing and working in diverse workforces and settings requiring advanced knowledge and skills more than ever before. The Master of Science, Nursing and Interprofessional Leadership program prepares nurses to lead and navigate health care systems while building relationships with stakeholders that optimize health and well-being. Graduates will have the skills and experience to excel within interprofessional teams to address the health needs of patients, families, and communities in clinical and non-clinical settings." I would enjoy speaking with you about your career goals and how this program can support you in obtaining them. Please contact me at Mary.Antonelli2@umassmed.edu to schedule some time together! Mary Antonelli, PhD, RN, MPH |