The Gender and Sexuality Health Justice concentration is designed to educate current MSN students in their specialty years about the health disparities of LGBTQI+ patients through a racial and economic justice lens. Students are taught about LGBTQI+ primary care, gender affirming surgery and hormonal care, substance use, trauma informed care, HIV care, global equity, fertility and reproductive care, disability justice, intersex health, and clinical care and health assessment in LGBTQI+ communities.
Available Concentrations
Add a unique concentration to your MSN program of study
Participate in impactful clinical work, network with professionals, and deepen your educational journey and career trajectory. Click a program name for more information.
The Diabetes Care concentration consists of a series of courses that focus on advanced preparation in the sub-specialty of diabetes care practice and management. The coursework encompasses diabetes care, its complications across the lifespan and includes the pathophysiology and management of type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, monogenic forms of diabetes and gestational diabetes.
Concentration Coordinator
Elizabeth Doyle, DNP, APRN, PPCNP-BC, BC-ADM, FAAN
The Oncology concentration is designed to provide current MSN students with a foundation of knowledge and skill for an advanced practice nursing role in the care of adults with cancer. Students are required to complete a series of didactic courses and a clinical experience. Opportunities for scholarly activities with faculty are available and encouraged.
Concentration Coordinator
Marianne Davies, DNP, MSN, RN, APRN, CNS-BC, ACNP-BC
The Global Health concentration is designed to prepare students to serve global populations both internationally and domestically as clinicians, educators, scholars, and policy makers. In the track, students are exposed to a range of global health concepts through interdisciplinary didactic course work and through their global health clinical and scholarly activities. All students in the track take two approved graduate-level courses in global health from a pre-selected list curated from Yale schools or departments. Students must also complete a minimum of 60 additional clinical hours with YSN-approved preceptors.
The Research concentration is designed to further expose current MSN students to nursing research and foster an interest in future doctoral study. The track includes a seminar in which students learn how to review the literature and develop a preliminary proposal that can be used in their application to a PhD program. All students in this track enroll in two approved graduate-level Research Seminar courses, which include a research practicum.
Coming Soon
New for 2026–27
Three exciting new concentrations are launching next academic year. Details and coordinator assignments will be announced — contact admissions to express early interest.
✨ New 2026–27
↗ Political Determinants of Health
Examines how law, policy, governance, and power structures shape population health outcomes. Students explore the intersection of politics and public health, building skills to advocate for systemic change and health equity.
✨ New 2026–27
↗ Integrative Health & Precision Wellness
Blends evidence-based integrative modalities with precision medicine to deliver individualized, whole-person care. Covers functional lab interpretation, nutrigenomics, lifestyle medicine, and wearable technology integration.
✨ New 2026–27
↗ Entheogen-Assisted Care in Nursing
Pioneers clinical preparation for entheogen-assisted therapeutic modalities within ethical, evidence-based frameworks. Students gain foundational knowledge in this emerging area of mental health treatment.
Concentrations
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about adding a concentration to your program of study.
How do students apply to a concentration?
Students interested in adding a concentration to their program of study will be asked to complete an internal application form. Application to concentrations are typically submitted in the fall term of the first MSN specialty year.
When do students take the concentration courses?
Depending on the concentration, students may begin coursework as early as the spring term of your first MSN specialty year. Some concentrations may only have coursework in the final second year of the MSN.
What does the application process involve?
Students must submit an internal YSN form that includes essay questions in which they will be asked to explain their interest in the concentration. Students are also asked to obtain approval from their academic advisor in order to apply.
How much does a concentration cost?
All MSN students enrolled in a concentration will be charged an additional tuition fee in the amount equivalent to the cost of 4 credits. For the 2025–2026 academic year, the per-credit rate is $2,071/credit.
Can students use financial aid such as loans to pay for a concentration?
Yes. Students who enroll in a concentration can have their financial aid packages adjusted to include the additional tuition in their cost of attendance.
Are students guaranteed admission to a concentration?
No. Concentrations are selective and may have capacity limits, so admission cannot be guaranteed.
Do all concentrations include a clinical experience?
Most concentrations include clinical or experiential requirements, although these can vary significantly among programs. We encourage you to review the curriculum of concentrations you are interested in to understand these requirements.
How can I find out more?
Interested students are invited to contact the concentration coordinators directly to learn more about the concentration curriculum and activities. Questions about the concentration application can be directed to Dr. Zachary Maggio at zachary.maggio@yale.edu.