Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS)
Prepare for a rewarding career in nursing at one of the nation's leading universities.
UMass Nursing students experience the resources of a large, prestigious research university along with the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing's small classes, sense of community, caring faculty and staff, and state-of-the-art classrooms and labs. This program is direct admission from high school only (no transfer students accepted).
As a UMass Amherst undergraduate nursing major, you will:
- Benefit from the expertise of our distinguished, caring faculty.
- Collaborate with fellow students in team learning environments.
- Use current technology in our state-of-the-art simulation lab.
Our B.S. in Nursing program is the #2 best nursing program and a top 10 most affordable nursing program in Massachusetts as ranked by Nursing School Hub (2026).
Questions?
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Curriculum Disclosure: In accordance with Federal regulations, UMass Amherst discloses that the curriculum for this program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts and may allow graduates to be eligible for licensure in other states. View the states that this program also meets professional licensure requirements of.
Benefits list
Learn from renowned, caring faculty
You will study with faculty who serve as facilitators and mentors within a supportive, scholarly environment. Our nursing faculty have received numerous awards for excellence in teaching, research and practice from prestigious nursing organizations around the world.
Serve the college, the campus, and the community
You will gain invaluable hands-on experience through clinical placements at leading healthcare facilities; by volunteering at events like campus wellness fairs and the Boston Marathon; through vaccination clinics and disaster relief efforts; and by serving as Student Ambassadors.
Develop clinical and problem-solving skills
By practicing real-life scenarios in simulation labs and clinical placements, you will master new technology and learn to think critically, use evidence to make decisions, work collaboratively, and be innovative in interprofessional health care environments.
Study abroad while also staying on track
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.
Featured classes
Nurses must understand pathophysiology and pharmacology to ensure patient safety. This two-part, team-based course explores disease processes, body changes, and integrates pharmacology with safe medication management for effective patient care.
This practicum prepares students for beginning professional nursing practice. Students are expected to synthesize knowledge and skills to manage and advocate for groups of clients in various settings.
Featured Faculty
Celeste Surreira
Director of Undergraduate Programs
Clinical Associate Professor
Lisa Wolf
Associate Professor
Kristy Pereira
Clinical Assistant Professor
Brenda Boguslawski
Clinical Instructor
Lucinda Canty
Director of Seedworks Health Equity in Nursing Program
Associate Professor
In the Spotlight
"You are meant to be here. Nursing school can be rigorous and overwhelming, but every challenge you overcome shapes you into a stronger, more compassionate nurse. The lessons you learn, both academic and personal, prepare you to be the kind of nurse patients can trust with themselves or their loved ones."
Application information & deadlines
The BS in Nursing program is highly competitive due to the availability of clinical placements for students. We do not accept transfer or change-of-major students or offer a nursing minor.
Early Action
Candidates must submit all application materials by November 20.
Regular Decision
Candidates must submit all application materials by February 1.
Nursing
The Elaine Marieb College of Nursing at UMass Amherst is committed to advancing nursing education, practice, and research to promote health and health equity.
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).
Read the full accreditation details.
MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN NURSING APPROVAL
The Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs at the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing University of Massachusetts in Amherst Massachusetts is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (MA-BORN).
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
250 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (800) 414-0168 or 617.973.0900
https://www.mass.gov/nursing-education