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Bachelor of Nursing Accelerated
- Bozeman, United States
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
16-month hybrid accelerated BSN for students who already hold another degree or substantial college credit.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Nursing Accelerated. Strengthen analytical and communication skills relevant to the field. Apply learning through appropriate academic activities.
Career outcomes
- Registered nurse in hospitals
- Private medical practices
- Schools and colleges
- Mental health treatment centres
- Assisted living homes
- Community health facilities
Curriculum
- 16-month accelerated curriculum delivered in hybrid online format
- Combining online coursework with hands-on labs
- Simulation and clinical practice
- For students with a prior bachelor's degree or at least 60 credits.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Previous bachelor degree in a non-nursing discipline
- Transcripts and English proficiency as for undergraduate admission
- Other prerequisites not stated on the programme page.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or equivalent (freshman); transcripts of all post-secondary coursework (transfer, 12+ college credits)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 4 (new 1-6 scale
- TOEFL PBT revised paper-delivered 56)
- PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 525
- Duolingo PTE Academic 51
- Cambridge Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- Completion certificate
- English proficiency evidence where applicable
- Financial documents for visa purposes where required
- Additional program-specific documents.
How to apply
- Check the requirements and deadlines: Fall July 1
- Spring November 15
- Summer March 15 official website. Apply online at official website and pay the 38 USD fee. Upload the high school transcript (all college transcripts for transfer) and proof of English proficiency. SAT/ACT optional. Receive the admission packet with acceptance letter and I-20
- apply for the F-1 visa. Attend the in-person international orientation on arrival and carry health insurance.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $34,586 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $38 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Bozeman |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing |
| Department | Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at Montana State University for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
2 Jan 2027
49 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 2 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $34,586 USD per year. The application fee is $38 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,979 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 4 (new 1-6 scale, TOEFL PBT revised paper-delivered 56), PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 525, Duolingo PTE Academic 51, Cambridge Duolingo 110.