Which Program is Right for Me Overview

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Find a program that best meets your needs and background

I am a high school student

Freshman Admissions

High school students who are directly admitted into the School of Nursing as freshmen are located on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

I am in college or have completed some college already (no degree)

Transfer Admissions

Current and former college students who transfer into the BSN program will be located in Rochester on the University of Minnesota Rochester campus.

I am a college graduate with a four-year degree in a field other than nursing

Master of Nursing

The Master of Nursing program is a 16-month accelerated program.

PhD in Nursing

The PhD in Nursing program admits individuals who are not nurses.

I am a nurse and have completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program is the highest practice degree for nurses and is offered in 12 specialties from nurse practitioner to integrative health and healing to nurse anesthesia.

PhD in Nursing

The PhD in Nursing is ideal for nurses who desire to teach in a four-year or graduate program or conduct research.

I am an advanced practice nurse with a Masters of Science in Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice

The post-master's Doctor of Nursing Practice program takes nurses to the highest clinical practice level possible with a focus on systems, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

PhD in Nursing

The PhD in Nursing is ideal for nurses who desire to teach in a four-year or graduate program or conduct research.

Post-graduate Certificate Programs

Post-graduate certificate programs are offered for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists.

I am interested in health research and do not have undergraduate or graduate degrees in nursing

PhD in Nursing

The PhD in Nursing program admits individuals who are not nurses. The rigorous program is ideal for those who desire a career in research and graduate-level teaching.

I am a nurse with a two-year degree and would like to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The School of Nursing does not offer a BSN completion program, but encourages nurses to continue their education with one of many BSN completion programs in Minnesota. Please consider the University of Minnesota for your graduate education.