Online MSN and MPH Dual Degrees

Total Courses

$420

Cost per Credit

2.5 years

Average Completion*

15 Hours/Week

Course Effort

Master’s in Nursing (MSN) + Master of Public Health (MPH) Overview

It’s time to take your career even further. Develop the advanced nursing, public health, and leadership skills to move into executive-level positions in hospitals, health departments, and other health care organizations.

Prepare to use your expertise and experience to influence health policy and improve the quality of care at local, state, or global levels.
Increase your speed to graduation and earn your degree on your schedule with ExcelTrack^® course offerings.
Take courses 100% online while meeting the demands of your nursing career.
Gain hands-on experience through clinicals you can complete locally or even at your current workplace.
Build valuable experience and strengthen your résumé through a public health capstone project that addresses real-world challenges.

What’s a Dual Degree?

Earn two degrees in less time than it would take to earn each degree separately. Because the master’s programs share a core curriculum, the credits you earn apply toward both degrees.

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The master's degree in nursing program at Purdue Global is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.CCNEAccreditation.org).

Purdue Global School of Nursing proudly partners with The DAISY Foundation^™ to recognize and celebrate extraordinary nursing students.

Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

What Courses Will I Take?

Courses in this program help you develop expertise in advanced nursing, public health, global health, leadership, and more. You’ll learn how to harness your nursing experience and public health knowledge and apply it to real-world health care scenarios during a capstone project.

Sample Courses

Foundations of Public Health and Health Systems
Survey of Environmental Health and Occupational Health
Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Global Health – Elements, Issues, and Trends
Ethical-Legal Issues in Health Care

Concentration

As part of the MSN, you’ll complete the executive leader concentration, which focuses on leadership and organizational theory, health care finance and budgeting, human resource management, and advanced nursing practice principles.

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Program Requirements

Core Courses – MSN

Core Courses – Public Health

Concentration Courses

Total Courses

Total Quarter Credits

1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours

Admissions Requirements

To enroll in a Purdue Global online MSN Dual Degree Option, you must be an RN with your Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution. Refer to the University Catalog for additional requirements or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

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Upcoming Start Dates

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Ways to Save on Time and Tuition

Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.

Transfer Credits

Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions.

Financial Aid

Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.

Grants and Loans

Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.

Corporate Partner Benefits

Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.

Military Tuition Reduction

Graduate tuition savings for military include a 17–30% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and, 14% per credit for veterans for graduate programs.

Prior Military Experience

Earn credit for your military training. We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.

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General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control.

Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

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99%

Faculty members who have advanced degrees

54%

Faculty members who hold a doctorate

484

Faculty publications in 2022–2023

More Than 40,000

Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2022–2023

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023. 2022–2023 academic year.

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Connect with an Advisor to explore program requirements, curriculum, credit for prior learning process, and financial aid options.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

*Estimated Graduation Date and Average Completion: Estimated graduation date is based on the assumption that you will enroll in time to begin classes on the next upcoming start date, will remain enrolled for each consecutive term, and will maintain satisfactory academic standing in each term to progress toward completion of your program. Completion time is based on a full-time schedule. Programs will take longer for part-time students to complete.

Certification Exams: Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Purdue Global program, fieldwork, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams. Eligibility is dependent on your level of leadership with your organization.

ExcelTrack^®: ExcelTrack^® is designed to advance your progress based on existing knowledge; however, degree pace and time and cost savings will vary by individual. Students must enroll in a minimum number of credits per term to remain eligible for financial aid. Refer to the Financial Information section of the University Catalog for additional information. Enrollees will pay a per-term resource fee and associated program fees. MSN and certificate programs include traditional clinical and final project courses; tuition for these courses is charged at the standard per-credit rate.

Online MSN-MPH Dual Degree Option