Master of Science in Nursing

Nurses are the lifeblood of any health care facility, and they need quality training and effective supervision to keep pace amid today's increasing demands. Complete your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree at Webster University and become an educator and leader in this dynamic field. Webster's MSN degree prepares you for the career you seek with the flexible education your life requires.As a student just completing your bachelor's degree in Nursing or as a working nurse coming back to school after many years in the field, you can complete a master's degree in Nursing specific to your career goals. We offer two tracks Nurse Educator and Nurse Leader with options that support your schedule.

Applicants considered for admission to graduate studies at Webster University must hold an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution recognized by Webster University, and meet all program admission standards. Applicants who have a completed baccalaureate degree from a U.S. accredited institution must satisfy program requirements or requisites, including a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) at their baccalaureate degree granting institution for full admission.

Additional Requirements

Requirements for admission to the master of science in nursing (MSN) program include:

A bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) from an accredited program (NLNAC, ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA).
A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Completion of an undergraduate statistics course with a grade of C or better.
Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and professional schools.
Current, unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the United States and eligible for licensure in Missouri.*
A minimum of one year of nursing practice as an RN within the last three years.
Three academic and/or professional recommendations using the MSN Recommendation Form* found in the application (at least two recommendations must be from a supervisor, manager or administrator with whom the applicant has worked in the past 3 years).
A curriculum vitae or resume * describing the scope, responsibilities and function of all work experience.
A 300- to 500-word brief essay* describing the educational and professional objectives for graduate study.
An interview with a nursing faculty member upon request.
Successful and satisfactory completion of a drug screen and criminal background check, plus submission of other required documents including, but not limited to, a health history; a complete vaccination/immunization profile.