Mestrado em Ciências de Enfermagem

Our online Master of Science program allows students to specialize in distinct areas of health care, expanding their career path and deepening their knowledge. Students have the option to pursue a Master of Science in one of three online specialty tracks:

• Nursing Education
• Nursing Informatics
• Gerontology

Graduates of the Master of Science program will:

• Expand on their knowledge of science and humanities gained in their undergraduate programs by integrating and applying scientific findings from a broad range of disciplines to practice.
• Work with individuals, families, and populations in diverse settings and health care systems to develop and lead initiatives promoting safe, high quality, culturally sensitive, and cost-effective patient care.
• Integrate advanced knowledge and skills to assure high-quality outcomes for individuals, families, population groups, and systems.
• Apply evidence-based research outcomes to improve practice and associated health outcomes for patient aggregates.
• Deliver ethical health care using information and communication technologies to integrate and coordinate care.
• Exercise leadership and advocacy to positively shape the development, implementation, and evaluation of health policy and health care delivery.
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary collaborations aimed at improving health care delivery and care coordination.
• Apply principles of social determinants of health to plan, deliver, manage, and evaluate preventative care to diverse settings, individuals and populations.
• Demonstrate professionalism, value lifelong learning, and recognize the need to adapt to complex environments.

The College of Nursing is an integral part of the University of Utah Health and the University of Utah. We are committed to working together to serve the people of Utah and beyond by continually improving the quality of life for individuals and communities. We strive for excellence in education, research, and clinical care, and each mission is vital to our overall success. Diversity and inclusion, independent inquiry, and collegiality form the fabric of everyday life for faculty, staff, and students.

The University of Utah College of Nursing offers a wide range of programs, including Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Ph.D., and Dual DNP-PhD. Eligible students can study through distance learning—online programs include RN-BS baccalaureate track, all MS programs, and select DNP tracks. The college also offers undergraduate and graduate certificates, specialized training in gerontology, and experiential education through the College of Nursing Simulation Center.