Academics
Creating nurse leaders to transform lives and health care across the world.

About
The Elaine Marieb College of Nursing is dedicated to creating nurse leaders who transform lives and health care across the world by offering exemplary academic programs, exceptional clinical experiences, and opportunities for interdisciplinary research.
With academic programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, the Marieb College of Nursing prepares graduates to practice nursing in a variety of health care, research and academic settings.
Best nursing school in Massachusetts as ranked by Nursing School Hub.
Best nursing school in New England as ranked by Nursing Schools Almanac.
Best nursing college in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
Explore our programs
Undergraduate
A full-time program on the UMass Amherst campus that enables students with bachelor's degrees in non-nursing fields to earn a B.S. in nursing in 16 months.
Gain hands-on experience, work with renowned faculty, and learn the latest technology to launch your nursing career in this traditional four-year program.
Graduate
This new, hybrid, post-baccalaureate graduate-level program leads to a certificate in Midwifery, with an option for a concurrent Master's degree.
Our online DNP program prepares students for nursing leadership roles at the highest level of clinical practice.
Learn more about the Online Master of Science in Nursing Education program at the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing.
Build your knowledge of a clinical or practice population of interest while developing your aptitude for research and scholarship.
The MS-PHN prepares students to apply clinical nursing expertise and population health skills in leadership positions in public and community health settings.
Certificates
This flexible online program features education and nursing courses and a teaching practicum for registered nurses who wish to enhance their teaching skills.
Meet the growing demand for the treatment of mental health and substance disorders with a Psychiatric Mental Health NP post-master's online certificate.
Broaden your view of health-populations, nations, and communities in this 100% online certificate study.
This online certificate program is currently on hold and not accepting applications.

Undergraduate Advising
During your New Student Orientation, you will attend advising sessions to help you get off to a successful start at the University.

Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships underwritten by alumni, friends, and foundations are available to qualified undergraduate and graduate students to help finance their education.

Study Abroad
Since 2019, the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing has offered unique, built-in opportunities for our undergraduates to study abroad while also staying on track in their nursing program here at home.
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Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Elaine Marieb College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. The baccalaureate degree program is fully approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education) of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
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