Objective To develop the thesis evaluation system for master of nursing specialist（MNS） in Shanghai. Methods Senior nursing experts and management experts in graduate education from universities or hospitals in Shanghai were invited to participate in the expert consultation meetings. Using nominal group technique（NGT）,the basic requirements and evaluation system of thesis for MNS in Shanghai were jointly discussed. The evaluation system was final revised after calling for comments from supervisors in MNS program of universities. Results The quality evaluation system of thesis for MNS included research quality and writing quality. According to the education objectives of MNS,two types of theses are basically confirmed,including research report and case（series） analysis. The evaluation system of thesis mainly included the topic selection in specialty,application,innovation,scientific attributes,and standardization,with the corresponding weights being 20%,20%,15%,25%,and 20%. Conclusion The thesis evaluation system for MNS refine the elements of evaluation indexes with corresponding weights,which will provide a reference for the objective and comprehensive evaluation of their thesis,and standardize the training of MNS.