Course
Nursing
Offered by College of Nursing
QS Nursing
US News Online Nursing: Top 25QS World Rank (UF): #170
A leading public research university and one of the largest nursing schools in the US. UF's College of Nursing offers strong online MSN programmes making it accessible globally. Florida's growing elderly population creates high nursing demand.
Key advantages
- Large, respected public university
- Strong online MSN options
- Florida's growing healthcare market
- Affordable tuition for a public university
- UF Health System affiliation
- Family NP and PMHNP specialisms
- Programme & duration
- MSN: 1.5 – 2 yearsDNP: 3 years
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. USD $30,000 – $45,000 per year (international; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- Fall (August); Spring (January)
- English requirement
- TOEFL iBT: 80IELTS: 6.5PTE: 58
- Entry requirements
- BSN. GPA 3.0+. Active RN licence. SOP, 2 LORs, transcripts.
Employability & placement
Strong employment across Florida's large healthcare market. UF Health Shands Hospital system provides direct clinical training. High NP employment rates.
Student experience
Gainesville is an affordable, student-friendly city. UF has excellent campus facilities. Strong diversity and international student programs.
Research strengths
Research in geriatric nursing, psychiatric nursing, and health informatics. Collaborates with UF Health Shands and the National Institutes of Health.