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Bachelor of Nursing in Accelerated
California State University, San Marcos
- San Marcos, United States
- 1.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A 13-month post-baccalaureate accelerated nursing degree.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): 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
- Second bachelor's degree applicants
- See programme page and international admissions page
- Additional academic criteria: Minimum GPA equivalent to C+ (2.5)
- Conditional admission via ALCI English program needs 2.0.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
High school graduate or equivalent with no completed post-secondary coursework (freshman), SAT/ACT recommended, not required
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 5.5
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 50
- Cambridge 168
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Statement
How to apply
- Review the Nursing in Accelerated admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,671 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | San Marcos |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education, Health and Human Services |
| Department | Nursing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 67 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential California State University, San Marcos scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Nursing in Accelerated. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.67 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $31,671 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $32,401 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS 5.5, Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 50, Cambridge 168.

