Overview

Our Nursing Science graduates at the University of South Carolina are productive nurse scientists, scholars and educators who are involved with transforming the health of patients, families and communities across the globe.

What you will learn

Curriculum includes courses in nursing research roles, theories and methods. Beyond the core curriculum, you will develop an individual course of study, including mentored research experiences and elective courses that lead to the preparation and defense of your dissertation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophical and Theoretical Study of Nursing Science
Theory Analysis and Application for Nursing Science
Scientific Knowledge in Nursing
The Role of the Nurse Scientist
Nursing Research Methods
Application of Statistics for Evidence Based Nursing Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00

More details

Priority Deadline: January 15

Language

English

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Credits

57 SCH

not less than 57 credit hours for master’s entry options and not less than 75 credit hours for B.S.N. entry option

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of a BSN degree.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from all previous institutions attended.
A personal goal statement that indicates how the program will advance your professional goals. Include the area of nursing science that you are interested in pursuing and faculty at the USC College of Nursing who may be appropriate mentors for your area of interest.
Three letters of reference from doctorally prepared registered nurse or physician .
Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
Current unencumbered RN or APRN licensure in the state of residence.
Interview with nursing graduate faculty.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

29760 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 120 months.
National

29760 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 120 months.
In-State

13734 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6867 USD per semester during 120 months.

Living costs for Columbia

999 - 1508 USD /month

Living costs

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