Master of Science - Application

You must be admitted to the UNC Graduate School before the School of Nursing reviews your request. To apply, submit the following materials in a single packet along with the current application fee. Failure to submit all required materials together will delay evaluation and screening of your application.

Graduate School Requirements:

1. A completed UNC Graduate School Application form. (available online and in print) and current application fee
2. Two official transcripts from every accredited college or university attended since high school. (send to the Graduate School)
3. GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) on the most recent 60 hours of baccalaureate-level coursework
4. Two letters of recommendation (send to the Graduate School)
5. TOEFL Scores for international applicants (send to the Graduate School if applicable)

Nursing graduate program requirements (send these directly to School of Nursing by electronic submission, post or FAX):

1. A bachelor's degree in nursing from an NLN or AACN accredited institution (from vita or resume)
2. Proof of or eligibility for current Colorado licensure as a registered nurse (send to the School of Nursing)
3. A written statement of career goals (send to the School of Nursing)
4. Current vita or resume documenting clinical experience (1 year preferred) (send to the School of Nursing)
5. A personal interview may be required
6. Application to the school of Nursing Program (Apply now)

Applications are reviewed once annually; admission is competitive.

Applications must be received by the Graduate School by February 1 in order to start a nursing graduate program the following fall semester.