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Associate of Registered Nursing

Contra Costa College

San Pablo, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Associate of Science in Registered Nursing at Riverside City College, 71 major units.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate core knowledge in Registered Nursing. Apply analytical and practical methods to discipline-specific problems. Communicate ideas effectively in academic and professional settings. Work collaboratively and apply ethical professional practice.

Career outcomes

Registered nurse (entry-level generalist nursing practice)

Curriculum

Two-year associate degree with 71 major units plus general education and other graduation requirements from the college catalog. Entry to the School of Nursing and clinical placements follow its separate enrolment policy.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school graduation or equivalent
Or age 18 or older
Evidence of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5.5
Duolingo 95
PTE 45)
Passport copy and financial proof. No SAT/ACT and no minimum GPA published. Source: https://intl.4cd.edu/admissions

Accepted academic background

High school graduation or equivalent (final IGCSE/O Level results, GED); applicants must be 18 or high school graduates (minimum age 16 and a graduate)

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 45
Cambridge 160

Documents you’ll need

Passport Identification Page
Official Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Evidence
English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,728 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	San Pablo campus
Faculty or school	Health + Wellness
Department	Department of Nursing
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.