Online Master of Science in Nursing: Admissions Requirements
Admission Requirements
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| Degree and Minimum GPA | Clinical nurse leader, nursing education and nursing management & executive leadership specializations: BA or BS degree with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 Family nurse practitioner (FNP) and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specializations: Bachelor of Science in nursing from an accredited college with a GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 |
| Transcripts | Official transcripts of all prior nursing and academic work |
| Official GMAT/GRE | No GMAT/GRE scores required |
| Current Licensure | Copy of current, unencumbered U.S. RN license from the state where you practice |
| Two Recommendation Letters |
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Note: Students may be required to travel significant distances to access clinical sites and achieve the necessary clinical hours.
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International Students
At Sacred Heart University, we welcome students from all around the world. If you are an international student and are interested in enrolling in the online MSN, you should submit the MSN admission requirements listed above, as well as the following:
| Course Evaluation | A course-by-course evaluation (and a translation, if applicable) from an acceptable transcript evaluation services agency, such as World Education Services. |
| TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB scores | If English is not your native language, you need a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (PBT), 213 (CBT), or 70 (iBT). Or, a minimum IELTS score of 6. |
If you are unable to provide proof of English language proficiency, Sacred Heart University can administer an online English proficiency test for you. Also, please note that international students on an F-1 student visa are not permitted to enroll in online programs.
For more information on MSN admission requirements for international students, request more information or call us at 877-791-7181.
Transfer Credit
Depending on your specialization, you may transfer in up to 6 or 12 credits you’ve earned in previous master’s-level courses. This is subject to credit eligibility and program director approval.
To find out whether or not your credits are eligible, request more information or call us at 877-791-7181.
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Our academic calendar has six MSN start dates a year, with flexible modules to accommodate your financial aid, tuition reimbursement or scholarship funds. We can help you determine which start date is right for you. The best time to apply is now.