Master of Science in Nursing Online

Study on Your Schedule

We know you’re eager to get started…and get finished! WCU degrees are designed to get you through an exceptional education quickly. Because our students’ circumstances vary, there are also flexible schedules of study that work around yours.

Accelerated Plus

A few of our MSN tracks are offered at the Accelerated Plus pace, which provides the maximum level of speed to completion at WCU. This aggressive pace is ideal for nurses who have time to power through their coursework and clinicals.

Accelerated

The Accelerated pace is for students who know they can commit to a full-time class and study schedule. Speed to completion is a benefit of this pace.

Flexible (On Your Schedule)

Our syllabus is also tailored to consider more complicated schedules, so we designed a course of study to accommodate. If you’re a parent, or caretaker at home, or have a work schedule that keeps you from regular study, your Student Success Advisor can help design a timeline for MSN study that sets you up for success.

Hands-On Experience

Most MSN degrees include onsite intensive clinical experience, learning to make assessments and recommendations for care. While most of the MSN program can be completed remotely, in-person experience is often essential.

MSN Curriculum

Preview your course of study for the MSN program. MSN degree curricula are curated by specialty. The number of credits needed, and the number of months your degree will take (depending on whether you choose the accelerated or working professional pace) will vary as well. We recommend reviewing your prospective curriculum in detail so you know what to expect.

Visit our Graduate Programs of Study page and click on your desired MSN specialty track to view the curriculum.

Academic Calendar

New academic sessions begin, on average, and depending on programs, every eight weeks, and typically lasts about six trimesters, on the accelerated schedule. You can access an up-to-date start-to-completion schedule:

Academic Calendar

How Much Does the MSN Program Cost?

We know school is a substantial commitment. At WCU, we want to equip you with all the information you need to make the right decision for your future.

Our goal is to give you a clear understanding of MSN tuition costs so you can be well-informed as you navigate the application and enrollment process. Visit our individual track pages for a breakdown of the costs at West Coast University.

We offer several MSN financial aid options — including scholarships, grants, and loan access — to help support you through your studies. We also offer reduced tuition rates for military personnel and their spouses. For more information about your financial support options, visit our financial aid page.

Our Career Services Department provides ongoing assistance with professional and career development through workshops and guidance for our online MSN students and graduates.

Graduates of the MSN programs will have the foundation necessary to take on a wide range of positions, including:

• Staff Development
• Nursing Research Positions
• Nursing Leadership/Management
• Academic Faculty Positions
• Nursing Quality Improvement and Case Management