Earn Your Master of Science in Nursing in two years and become an RN

• Earned Baccalaureate degree not in Nursing from an accredited college or university
• Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions (submitted directly through our application form). Current Saint Mary's students are still required to provide an official transcript from the Registrar's office.
• 3.0 GPA from undergraduate program and 3.0 GPA in the prerequisite science courses (listed below).
• Prerequisites taken within the last 7 years:
  • Anatomy/Physiology 1 & 2 with labs (course needs to be taken in-person): 8 hours
  • Chemistry: 3 hours
  • Microbiology with lab (course needs to be taken in-person): 4 hours
  • Statistics (100 level or higher) 3 hours
  • Introductory psychology or sociology course
• Recommended Lifespan course
• Three letters of reference from academic or professional sources, one letter from a former faculty member preferred
• Resume
• Personal statement

For international applicants, we require proof of English proficiency through scores from one of the following tests: TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo. Below are our desired test scores:

TOEFL:       80+  OR
IELTS:        6.5+
Duolingo:    105

Please note that these numbers are not minimums or maximums and do not guarantee admission; they are simply guidelines.