University of Massachusetts Amherst campus

Health Sciences

BS Nursing (Accelerated) at University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst, United States

Programme overview

Full-time, in-person program for students with bachelor's degrees in other fields to earn a BS in nursing in 16 months, with clinical placements and simulation lab practice. The curriculum meets educational requirements for RN licensure in Massachusetts.

Faculty: Elaine Marieb College of Nursing  |  Duration: 16 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Amherst, MA, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to applicants who already hold a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field.

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 applicants: the Common Application opens August 1; the Early Application deadline is November 5; the Regular Decision deadline is January 15; the FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.

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