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Master of Nursing in Direct Entry
- Saint Leo, United States
- 1.67 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Master
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
- Bachelor degree with transcripts and a US-equivalency evaluation
- Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA (2.7-2.9 by holistic review)
- Resume and statement of purpose or letter of recommendation
- Passport copy
- Certificate of Finance and bank statement for the I-20
- No GMAT/GRE required.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree with transcripts and a US equivalency evaluation from an approved evaluation service, Resume and statement of purpose / letter of recommendation for holistic review, Passport copy, Certificate of Finance and bank statement for the I-20, No GMAT/GRE required (international page), Some programmes have their own requirements (e.g. MAcc GMAT 500).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Bachelor degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Personal statement
- References and program-specific supporting documents when required.
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and deadlines (official website apply at least 60 days before term start (official website 2. Apply online at official website 3. Upload passport copy
- Resume
- Unofficial bachelor transcripts with a US-equivalency evaluation
- A letter of recommendation or statement of purpose
- English scores. No GMAT/GRE required. Receive the offer and pay the 500 USD enrollment deposit. Submit the Certificate of Finance and a bank statement (last 6 months) to receive the I-20
- Then apply for the F-1 visa. Register with the Center for Global Engagement on arrival and attend mandatory orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $10,050 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | University Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health Professions |
| Department | Department of Health and Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 64 |
| Study pace | Flexible |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Saint Leo University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.67 years.
Tuition is $10,050 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,720 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo 105.