Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Accelerated Option Program at Florida International University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Accelerated Option Program is designed for students with a completed baccalaureate degree in another area of study. It prepares students to become professional licensed registered nurses capable of providing high-quality care in a variety of healthcare settings. The program combines rigorous academic coursework in nursing theory and practice with hands-on clinical experiences in diverse healthcare environments.

Faculty: Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Duration: 4 years (120 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 120 credit hours. Requirement areas in the catalogue: Lower Division Preparation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Specialized Admissions Requirements for the Accelerated Option of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) The Accelerated Option (AO)-BSN degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, comprised of 62 lower division credits transferable from prior baccalaureate or graduate degree, that must include all nursing prerequisites. A criterion-based point system is used for admission evaluation of applicants to the A.O. BSN program. Contact an advisor for information on the point system. Applicants must apply by the published deadline to be considered for admission. Once a class is filled, there are no deferred admissions. Previous applicants who wish to be considered for admission in the next application cycle must submit a new application, along with any supporting documentation. Applicants to the Accelerated Option (A.O.) Program must submit an application for admission to the University and mus

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry terms: Early Fall 2027 and Fall 2027. Applications open August 1 on the Common App. Standardized test scores (SAT, ACT or CLT) are submitted separately from the testing agency.

Transfer entry terms: Spring, Summer A/C, Summer B and Fall.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

First-year Fall 2027 and Early Fall 2027: Early Action deadline for a complete application with documents is November 2, 2026 (notification December 10, 2026); regular deadline December 16, 2026 (notification January 21, 2027); final deadline March 2, 2027 (last decisions April 2, 2027); deposit due May 1, 2027. The application fee is $30 USD (or an SAT/ACT fee waiver). Applications are submitted through the Common App.

Domestic transfer application deadlines: Spring 2027 December 1; Summer A/C 2027 March 8; Summer B 2027 April 26; Fall 2027 July 8; Spring 2028 November 10 (College of Business deadlines are earlier). Transfer applicants educated at a non-US institution: Spring 2027 October 1; Summer 2027 March 2; Fall 2027 May 16; Spring 2028 October 5. The transfer application fee is $30.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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