Study MS in Nursing Graduate Entry Program at University of Illinois Chicago in the USA, College of Nursing

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The College of Nursing offers work leading to the Master of Science in Nursing, the Doctor of Nursing Practice, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing. The college also offers a graduate-level, entry-into-practice program which integrates pre-licensure and master's course work and culminates in the Master of Science degree. Interdepartmental concentrations in Gender and Women’s Studies, Neuroscience, and Survey Research Methodology are available to PhD students and the Interdepartmental Graduate Concentration in Women’s Health is available to master’s and PhD students. The Master of Science and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs can be completed at the Chicago campus or any one of the college’s five regional campuses. Additional information about the DNP program can be located under Nursing Practice (Professional Program: DNP) or at the College of Nursing website. The College of Nursing’s baccalaureate, master’s, and DNP programs are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The Nurse-Midwifery program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, and the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program is recognized by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.

Which department am I in?

College of Nursing

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$33,530.00 per year

Books and Supplies - 1400

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Main Campus

1200 West Harrison St. Chicago,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60607, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$33,530.00 per year

Books and Supplies - 1400

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

1200 West Harrison St. Chicago,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60607, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Master of Science Graduate Entry Program The master of science graduate entry program is for individuals without previous nursing preparation who hold a baccalaureate degree in a field other than nursing.Students complete prelicensure and masters courses concurrently. Upon successful completion and degree conferral, students will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).Baccalaureate Field Baccalaureate degree in any field.
Grade Point Average At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of the first baccalaureate degree.
Tests Required Official GRE test scores are required of applicants with less than a 3.25/4.00 cumulative GPA in their most recently earned (baccalaureate or graduate) degree OR who have a baccalaureate degree in progress. Cumulative GPAs are pulled directly from submitted transcripts. The GRE is waived for applicants with a 3.25/4.00 GPA in their most recently earned (baccalaureate or graduate) degree OR who have a baccalaureate degree in progress.

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