Master of Science in Nursing - Entry (MSN)
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View Requirements
The first step in the admissions process is to ensure you’re on track to complete both the course prerequisites & application requirements in time to apply for your preferred year of entry.
Prerequisite Courses
Move your mouse over each prerequisite below to read details regarding the requirement.
Communications Qualifier
- English composition, public speaking and writing courses will be accepted
Statistics Qualifiers
- Must be an introductory statistics course
- Probability statistics, biostatistics, elements of statistics and psychology statistics courses will be accepted
Psychology Qualifier
- Introductory psychology, general psychology and developmental psychology will be accepted
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Prerequisite
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Semester
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| Communications |
6
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| Statistics |
3
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| Social Sciences |
3
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| Psychology |
3
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| Nutrition |
3
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| Human Anatomy & Physiology |
8
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| Microbiology |
4
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If you’d like to find out whether the courses you’ve taken or plan to take will satisfy WesternU’s MSN-Entry prerequisites you can:
- search the prerequisite database by institution.
- if your courses aren't listed in the database and you have a few courses in question, you may submit a prerequisite verification form.
- if your courses aren't listed in the database and you have numerous courses in question, or simply wish to lay out your coursework, you may instead print and submit an academic worksheet. Academic worksheets will be reviewed April 1 through September 30.
Admission Requirements
- Completion of prerequisite courses as outlined above
- Bachelor's Degree (BA or BS) from a regionally accredited U.S. institution
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate and graduate coursework)
- Access to a computer meeting minimum technical standards
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)(if applicable)
- International applicants or any other applicants who are not U.S. citizens and who are living in the U.S. should be prepared to provide proof of legal U.S. residency at the time of interview.
Read FAQs or contact us with questions.
Preparing and Submitting Your Application
Now that you’ve confirmed you’re on track to meet or exceed our requirements you’re ready to begin the application process! The apply now page will provide you with step-by-step instructions as well as an application checklist. There are a number of supporting materials that make up your completed application and it is essential that you print and carefully follow the checklist to ensure that you properly submit these pieces by the deadline.
We are happy to answer your questions as you navigate through the application process,
so please do not hesitate to contact us if we can help.
