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Master of Nursing in BSN to MSN

California Baptist University

Riverside, United States
3 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A BSN-to-MSN programme with six concentrations for advanced practice and leadership.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Apply core concepts and methods in Nursing in BSN to MSN. Evaluate relevant challenges and evidence. Communicate professional or academic findings. These are indicative outcomes
not verified university learning objectives.

Career outcomes

Family nurse practitioner
Healthcare systems manager
Healthcare administrator
Educator

Curriculum

39 units over six semesters. Courses include Nursing Science
Advanced Assessment and Advanced Nursing Leadership
six concentrations (e.g. family nurse practitioner
nurse educator
informatics)
practicum hours
on-campus classes one afternoon or evening a week.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution with 2.75 cumulative or last 60/90 unit GPA; 500-word statement of purpose or interview; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 83
IELTS 6.0
PTE 58 or Duolingo 125); ENG123 or ESL094 in the first semester; some programmes set extra requirements.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university (baccalaureate); statement of purpose (500 words) or interview; some programmes (athletic training, nursing) have their own file deadlines

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 83
IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.0)
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 125 (no subscore below 115)
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport
prior degree certificate
academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
and a statement of purpose
a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Nursing in BSN to MSN. Prepare prior degree records
academic transcripts
identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,012 USD
Application fee	$45 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Riverside Campus
Faculty or school	College of Nursing
Department	College of Nursing
Teaching language	English
Credit value	39
Study pace	Flexible
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.