Graduate Program
Overview
Which Degree is Right for You?
Explore our graduate offerings below to discover which path is right for you. Each program is designed for different types of students and have different time frames to completion.
What Are Your Next Steps?
Note: All information is for informational purposes. Please refer to the catalog for your intended term of entry. Visit the current online Graduate Catalog. See "Graduate Catalog Archives" to view earlier catalogs.
MSN
Degree Requirement - BSN
Program Length -
- Standard plan for full-time or part-time enrollment
- Course sequence determined upon admission to the program
Nurse Anesthesiology Program
Degree Requirement - BSN
Program Length -
- Full-time lockstep 9 semester program
- Part-time (Not available)
DNP Program
Degree Requirement - BSN or MSN
Program Length -
- Standard plan for full-time or part-time enrollment
- Course sequence determined upon admission to the program
PhD Program
Degree Requirement - BSN or MSN
Program Length -
- Full-time (BSN to PhD) 4-5 years
- Full-time (MSN to PhD) 3-4 years
- Full-time (DNP to PhD) 2-3 years
Other Programs
Graduate Certificates
- Nursing Education Certificate
- Advanced Pain Management Fellowship
- Integrative Pain Management Certificate
- Hospice and Palliative Care Graduate Certificate
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Post Graduate Certificate
Frontline Nursing
A four-part educational webinar series designed to provide frontline nurses with the tools needed to empower them to advocate for their safety and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. A maximum of 4.0 contact hours may be earned by learners who successfully complete this continuing nursing education activity.
Non-Degree Option
Non-degree seeking student enrollment is on a space-available basis and has been established for those individuals who, while not interested in earning a degree, would like to enroll in university courses.
Graduate Advising
Need More Help?
The Graduate Advisors can all be reached at CON-GradAdvising@usf.edu.
University of South Florida College of Nursing MSN and DNP Graduates needing forms completed can also email CON-GradAdvising@usf.edu.