Admission Requirements

1. Unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
2. BSN degree from a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body; the RN-to-MSN option is not available to NP applicants. 
3. One year of professional nursing practice
4. Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last degree earned
5. Completion of an undergraduate statistics course with a grade of C or above
6. Statement of Purpose explaining the applicant’s career goal and preparation in relation to primary care and family practice, and qualities making them a strong applicant (see t he School of Nursing website at nursing.uncc.edu for required elements of the Statement of Purpose).  (Note: Statement of Purpose should not exceed two double-spaced typed pages.)
7. References should be from professional colleagues and should speak to clinical knowledge and expertise and one’s ability to function a member of the healthcare team.  At least one reference from a supervisory person is preferred.
8. GRE is not required

Application is competitive.  Students are admitted annually in the Fall semester.  See the School of Nursing website at nursing.uncc.edu for application deadline. 

Degree Requirements

The program requires completion of 46 credit hours in approved courses.

Degree Total = 46 Credit Hours