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Bachelor of Nursing in Pathways to Nursing with UPMC Shadyside
- Pittsburgh, United States
- 4 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year pathway earning a UPMC Shadyside nursing diploma and a Chatham Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Nursing in Pathways to Nursing with UPMC Shadyside. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.
Career outcomes
- Registered nurse (graduate nurse at a UPMC facility)
- further study (MSN)
Curriculum
- Four years: science and general education at Chatham
- prelicensure nursing courses at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing with problem-based learning and simulation
- NCLEX-RN after year three
- then the online RN-BSN final year while working as a registered nurse. Early admission to the MSN is guaranteed to qualified students.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school completion with official transcripts and English translations
- Professional credential evaluation for non-US records
- Admissions essay
- One recommendation
- Passport copy
- Proof of financial support for the first year
- SAT/ACT optional.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion with official transcripts and English translations, Professional credential evaluation for non-US records, Essay or personal statement, One recommendation
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificates
- English Proficiency Evidence If Required
- Proof of Financial Support
- Supporting Immigration Documents If Applicable
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $45,986 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $60 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Shadyside Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health Sciences |
| Department | Department of Healthcare |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
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No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $45,986 USD per year. The application fee is $60 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $14,377 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.