SCHOOL PROFILE

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Compare selected nursing programs at University of Massachusetts Amherst. Each listing identifies its pathway, study format, starting requirements, and official source.

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ABSN

Accelerated BS in Nursing

An intensive, in-person second bachelor’s program. The nursing department currently lists 16 months; an older university system listing differs, so confirm the schedule for your entering cohort.

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Location
Massachusetts — confirm teaching location
Learning format
Campus
Program length
16 months, full time
Starting requirements
A bachelor’s degree in another discipline; prerequisite and admissions requirements apply.
Source reviewed
2026-09-06
Published tuition & cost notes
Not yet verified
BSN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Traditional undergraduate preparation with campus labs and clinical placements. This is distinct from the accelerated second-degree option.

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Location
Amherst, Massachusetts
Learning format
Campus
Program length
Traditional 4-year program
Starting requirements
Direct admission from high school only; no transfer students accepted.
Source reviewed
2026-09-06
Published tuition & cost notes
Not yet verified

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