Graduate Program
Graduate Overview
Where Expertise Meets Innovation
Graduate programs at USF College of Nursing offer a variety of educational choices for students seeking advanced degrees to fit their career objectives. Our educators and professional staff empower students to successfully achieve their academic and professional goals in a positive learning environment through supportive teamwork.
Accreditations – Visit our Accreditation page to learn more.
Graduate Program Advising Services
Academic Advising
Our Graduate Academic Advisors are here to guide you every step of the way through your nursing journey at USF. From course planning and program requirements to campus resources and career preparation, our advisors provide personalized support to help you succeed academically and professionally.
Admissions Advising
Our Admissions Advisors are here to guide you through every step of the application process. From understanding program requirements to preparing your materials, they provide the personalized support you need to begin your journey at the USF College of Nursing.
Attend a Nursing Information Session
Both pre-recorded and live-virtual information sessions provide prospective USF nursing students with helpful details about our undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, admission criteria, and the application process. They are an essential step, and the college recommends attending one early in the application process.
Health Care Career Opportunities
Partnerships
The USF College of Nursing partners with hospitals, community organizations, and industry leaders to expand scholarships, clinical experiences, and hands-on learning opportunities.
Partnerships
Research
The USF College of Nursing drives transformative research across diverse health areas, supported by a state-of-the-art biobehavioral lab and guided by core values that advance health and wellness.
Research
Simulation Experiences
USF nursing students train in advanced simulation labs with virtual reality, task trainers, and interprofessional education. USF is Florida’s only university fully accredited in all four areas by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
Simulation Experiences
National Recognition
USF Nursing Earns 2025 National Center of Excellence Designation
The University of South Florida College of Nursing has been named a 2025 Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing (NLN). This year, USF is one of only 21 nursing education programs nationwide to receive the NLN Center of Excellence™ (COE) designation, a prestigious recognition given to organizations that demonstrate sustained, evidence-based and substantive innovation in nursing education.
The College of Nursing earned COE designation in the category of “Enhancing Student Learning and Professional Development,” recognizing its exceptional commitment to fostering academic excellence, innovation and student success.