Master of Science
Veteran and Military Health Care
Earning a master’s degree in this field prepares you to make a difference in the health system, improving care for veterans and military members. In this program, you’ll learn about topics that are unique to this population, like fitness for duty evaluations, caring for service-related health conditions, and the psychological wounds of war.
Get the skills and knowledge you need to become a leader, educator, and advocate for veteran and military member health.
Overview
Format
100% online
Fully remote program with opportunities to connect with your peers and teachers through virtual meetings and discussion boards.
Avg. time to complete
2 years
6 semesters
One low tuition rate for everyone
Whether you live in-state or out-of-state, you pay the same tuition. Get a great education from Colorado's top nursing college* without worrying about paying higher costs based on where you live.
Expert faculty dedicated to your success
Many of our faculty are recognized locally and nationally for their excellence in nursing, education, and research. Our educators are passionate about helping students advance their knowledge and careers.
Jonas Veteran Scholarship offered
This $6,000 award, made possible by the support of Jonas Philanthropies, is offered to two students each year. Awardees become part of a national cohort of scholars with opportunities to learn and network.
#14
Online nursing master's program in the U.S.*
1st
program of its kind
Career
When you complete the MS Veteran and Military Health Care program, you’ll unlock a new career path to make a difference for our veterans and military service members.
Example job titles
- Chief nurse
- Nurse manager
- Community care coordinator
- Director of performance improvement
What you can do
- Work with veterans, military members, and their families
- Serve in management and administrative roles to improve military health systems
- Advocate for changes in military health systems
- Promote equitable and cost-effective healthcare for our veterans
Where you can work
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center
- Community clinics
- Nonprofits and advocacy organizations
- Government agencies
Admissions
Deadline(s)
| Start term | Application opens | Priority deadlinetooltip | Extended deadlinetooltip |
| Fall 2025 | August 15, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | July 1, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | January 15, 2025 | July 1, 2025 | Not applicable |
Get started
1
Check the requirements
Understand the admissions requirements like how many letters of recommendation you need and what courses should be on your transcript.
2
Start your application
Work on your application and submit it through NursingCAS.
Curriculum
Real-world experience
You won’t be working directly with patients; so instead of a clinical placement, you’ll complete an internship. You’ll complete a project, potentially where you work, that improves healthcare access or quality of care for veterans and military service members.
Advanced Classes
You’ll complete 32 classroom-based credit hours in this program. Your classes will be online, and focus on topics including caring for veterans, women and war, and veteran and military healthcare systems.
Skills and knowledge you'll gain
Costs
| Residency status | Estimated total tuition** |
| Colorado residents | $25,120 |
| Nonresidents | $25,120 |
| Additional expenses | Time frame | Estimated costs |
| Matriculation fee | One-time | $140 |
| Other fees | By term | Fall $392, Spring $232, Summer $180 |
| Books and supplies | Total for program | $2,000 |
| CU health insurance (may be waived with proof of comparable personal health insurance) | By term | Fall $1,575, Spring $1,575, Summer $1,050 |
It’s a huge benefit to be able to give back to veterans... I appreciate the knowledge I’ve gained through CU Nursing’s [Veteran and Military Health Care] program; and now I can take that knowledge and educate other healthcare professionals and patients.
Tiersa Pialet, MS, DNP
CU Nursing Alum
MS Veteran and Military Health Care and DNP Veteran and Military Health Care Leadership programs
Become the veterans healthcare advocate looked to first 
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