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Nursing students practicing tracheotomy surgical procedures
College of Nursing & Health Sciences at UMass Dartmouth
Explore your opportunities
in the College of Nursing & Health Sciences
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Undergraduate Programs
We provide the comprehensive education, both theoretical and clinical, that you will need in these rewarding clinical professions.
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Graduate Programs
The College of Nursing & Health Sciences offers the only advanced degree nursing programs south of Boston.
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Online Programs
Flexible online programs help you earn your degree or advance in your career.
College of Nursing & Health Sciences news and events
Discover what’s new in the College of Nursing & Health Sciences — news, stories, and events that highlight academic excellence and community impact.
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UMassD Rankings
National ranking for UMass Dartmouth online graduate nursing programs
UMass Dartmouth’s online MS in Nursing earns national recognition
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National ranking for UMass Dartmouth online graduate nursing programs
UMass Dartmouth’s online MS in Nursing earns national recognition
University partners with Southcoast Health to launch nurse camp for local students to explore careers in healthcare
New Bedford sophomores and juniors explored St. Luke’s Hospital’s simulation lab and worked alongside current UMassD nursing students to learn more about healthcare professions
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Nursing students train New Bedford first responders for active shootings
Four students volunteered in Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) as part of a nursing project, receiving praise from local and state officials
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Nationally Ranked: UMassD online graduate nursing programs
Top 15% in the nation: UMassD’s online MS in Nursing earns U.S. News & World Report recognition
Excellence in nursing and health sciences
Discover how UMass Dartmouth’s College of Nursing & Health Sciences advances healthcare through student achievement, faculty research, and alumni leadership.
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Feature Stories
Aubrey Fazzone '26: Passion for cancer patient care
“UMass Dartmouth’s nursing program definitely prepares you to go in and be a nurse. I felt prepared both emotionally and physically to begin my fellowship.”
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Aubrey Fazzone '26: Passion for cancer patient care
Nursing student completes Flynn Oncology Fellowship at Yale Hospital and discovers calling for patient interactions and cancer care
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Kayla Alvares '19, MSN '22, PhD '25: A decade at UMassD
First-generation nursing student earns BSN, MSN, and PhD at UMass Dartmouth, spending 10 years as part of the campus community
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Fatima Alzyoud '22: Advancing women's healthcare equity through PhD research
Nurse science educator PhD alumna reflects on her journey from obstetric nurse in Jordan to UMassD doctoral graduate
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From cranberry fields to classrooms: Monika Schuler ’89, MS ’12 embraces new career paths
Schuler turned her passion for biology into a nursing educator career, inspiring her to give back to UMass Dartmouth as an Alumni Association member.
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Melissa DaSilveira '26: Balancing Compassion and Ambition
Pursuing her RN-BS in Nursing online, she’s not just chasing a degree, but carrying forward a legacy of care, compassion, and community service.