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Master of Nursing in Direct Entry

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Northeastern University campus

About the program

A 64-credit accelerated master's degree for people with a non-nursing bachelor's who want to become registered nurses.

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 discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Nursing in Direct Entry. Apply relevant theories
  • Methods
  • And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Nursing in Direct Entry.

Career outcomes

  • Registered nurse (NCLEX-RN eligibility
  • Page wording refers to BSN graduates)

Curriculum

  • Sixty-four semester hours over 20 months (5 semesters)
  • Entirely nursing coursework with no general education. Includes 752 didactic hours
  • 144 skills laboratory hours and 672 clinical practice hours. Full curriculum is in a linked PDF
  • Core course names are not listed on the page.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completed bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with transcripts from all institutions
  • Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US credentials
  • Some programmes require GRE/GMAT
  • 1-3 recommendation letters
  • Personal statement and resume.

Accepted academic background

Completed bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with transcripts from all institutions, Foreign Credential Evaluation required for non-US credentials, Some programmes require GRE/GMAT, 1-3 recommendation letters, Personal statement, Resume.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of Identity or Passport
  • English Proficiency Evidence Where Applicable
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements
  2. English test minimums and deadline for your intake through the official website. Apply online through the graduate application and pay the 100 USD application fee. Upload official transcripts with a Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US degrees
  3. Resume
  4. Personal statement
  5. Recommendation letters and TOEFL
  6. IELTS
  7. PTE or Duolingo scores (GRE/GMAT only if the programme asks. An English-medium degree can waive the test). After admission
  8. Submit the I-20 request form with a passport copy through the official website. Apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$45,356 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusBoston campus
Faculty or schoolBouvé College of Health Sciences
DepartmentSchool of Nursing
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value33
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarships, Bursaries, Or merit awards may be available to eligible students at Northeastern University. Eligibility, Award value, And application deadlines vary by scholarship and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.