Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing

Earn your degree with confidence at MGH Institute of Health Professions. We are the only degree-granting affiliate of Mass General Brigham.

Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing

Earn your degree with confidence at MGH Institute of Health Professions. We are the only degree-granting affiliate of Mass General Brigham.

Become a nurse practitioner

At MGH Institute of Health Professions, healthcare is our singular area of focus—integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience. Our three-year Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing (DEN-Masters) program, which is ranked 2nd  in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report, is designed for individuals who hold a non-nursing bachelor’s degree and want to enter the field of nursing.
 
Why Choose Our Programs?
 
  • Commitment to Health Equity: Our dedication to health equity permeates our curriculum, fostering a supportive learning environment for all.
  • Ranked Among the Best: Ranked 2nd in Massachusetts for Best Nursing Schools: Master’s by U.S. News & World Report, our program reflects a legacy of academic rigor, clinical excellence, and commitment to advancing nursing leadership.
  • Diverse Specialty Options: Choose from six advanced practice specialties tailored to your career goals, including Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Dual Adult-Gerontology Primary Care/Women’s Health, Family, Pediatric, Psychiatric/Mental Health Lifespan, and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner tracks.
  • Personalized Clinical Support: Receive unmatched support through a 1:6 faculty-to-student ratio in the pre-licensure phase and individualized 1:1 preceptorship in advanced practice. Our faculty and clinical partners guide every step of your learning, building confidence, clinical

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The Mass General Brigham Advantage

As the only degree-granting member within Mass General Brigham, the Institute offers access to premier clinical sites, top-tier research collaborations, and state-of-the art facilities, leading to hands-on learning, mentorships and potential career pathways in one of the nation’s most prestigious health systems.

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Interprofessional By Design

Patient care is complex. It is critical that care teams understand the needs and responsibilities for each colleague's area of care — nursing, PT, OT, etc. — it's all geared toward the patient.  Interprofessional education isn’t a side-feature, it’s embedded in our DNA. From classrooms to clinics to research, students learn to lead and collaborate across disciplines for better patient outcomes.

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Health Equity in Action

We prepare students to address real-world disparities with data, empathy, and culturally responsive care. We embed health equity into every aspect of education, including curriculum, community partnerships, research, and clinicals, which prepares our graduates to lead efforts in improving outcomes for all.

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The Nurse Practitioner program at the MGH Institute was very high-level learning and really challenged me to grow, to think differently, and gave me a fantastic foundation in assessment, diagnosis, care plan delivery, putting the patient at the center of what we do and really looking to understand the person and not just treating the disease.

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Sarah Luppino, NP
ABSN ‘14, DEN ‘20
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The Institute is an ideal place for students to continue their nursing journey because of the amazing faculty and curriculum. The IHP is going to match you with really good clinical placements, which make up a huge part of your education. And it's in a beautiful location in Boston. The networking opportunities through Mass General Brigham are amazing. I highly recommend the Institute.

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Muriel Schwinn, DNP, MP
DEN ‘18

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