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Bachelor of Nursing in Accelerated

University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, United States
1 year
English
Hybrid
Bachelor

About the program

A 13-month post-baccalaureate accelerated nursing degree.

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 understanding of nursing (accelerated)
strengthen abilities in evidence-informed practice
health assessment
professional communication and ethical decision-making within relevant professional scopes
communicate evidence and findings relevant to the discipline.

Career outcomes

Registered nurse

Curriculum

51 credits of nursing major over three semesters (13 months) of full-time study for applicants with a prior non-nursing bachelor's degree
plus general education that may already be complete. Focuses on nursing science fundamentals
clinical reasoning and a social-justice mindset.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school completion with official high school record or leaving certificate and graduation exam results
Academic recommendation letter
500-word essay
Transfer applicants submit all college transcripts (high school record also if under 24 college credits)

Accepted academic background

High school completion with official high school record or leaving certificate and graduation exam results, Academic recommendation letter, 500-word essay, Transfer applicants submit all college transcripts (high school record also if under 24 college credits)

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Secondary School Transcripts

How to apply

Review the program-specific and international first-year admission requirements. Apply online through the UMass Boston Application or Common Application. Submit official secondary school records
an academic recommendation and the application essay. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Pay the application fee unless an approved waiver applies. Check the application status and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$41,402 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Boston campus
Faculty or school	Manning College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Department	Department of Nursing
Teaching language	English
Credit value	54
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	New international first-year undergraduates with a GPA of at least 3.3 may be considered for merit scholarships of up to USD 10,000 per year, Students in excluded partner programmes are not eligible. A scholarship is not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.