Master of Science Master's Direct Entry (Nursing) at Columbia University

Programme overview

The Master's Direct Entry programme is a full-time accelerated nursing programme for non-nurse college graduates who want to become registered nurses. Graduates earn a Master of Science in Nursing and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN.

Faculty: School of Nursing | Duration: 15 months full-time (hybrid option: seven semesters) | Intake: June start | Study mode: full-time | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

76-78 credits including master's coursework in advanced assessment, advanced pharmacology, advanced pathophysiology and global health, over 1,000 clinical hours in areas such as labor and delivery, medical-surgical, pediatrics, community health and psychiatric-mental health, and a six-week one-on-one integration experience with an RN.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants hold a bachelor's degree. Priority deadline October 2, final deadline November 16, decisions in January. School of Nursing (all programmes): no minimum GPA is required, GRE is not required, and prerequisite courses must come from a regionally accredited institution and be completed before classes start.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Intake: June start

Duration: 15 months full-time (hybrid option: seven semesters)

Apply through the official page: https://www.nursing.columbia.edu/admissions

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