MSN Nursing at University of Idaho

Programme overview

University of Idaho’s Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program is designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field and are ready to transition into nursing at the graduate level. This direct-entry M.S.N. pathway provides an accelerated, pre-licensure route into one of Idaho’s most in-demand healthcare professions.

Faculty: College of Graduate Studies | Duration: Two years, 67 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

Career pathways

Whether you are completing your undergraduate degree or making a career change, this graduate-level program allows you to become a registered nurse in just two years while earning a master’s degree that expands your impact beyond bedside care.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing Transcripts for all post-secondary education will be required. Official transcripts submitted through the NursingCAS will be required for the application review and admission.; GPA: 3.0 (Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA who have relevant professional experience in the field, have already earned a graduate degree, or have completed graduate-level credits may still be considered for admission with approval from the academic program.); Letters of recommendation: Two; Statement of Purpose; English proficiency (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language). Accepted tests: TOEFL: 4.5, IELTS: 6.5, Duolingo: 115, PTE-A: 58 . Learn what qualifies as proof of English proficiency. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Domestic deadlines: fall July 30, spring Dec. 1. International deadlines: fall Apr. 15, spring Oct. 1. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable); GRE only where a programme requires it.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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