Overview

Key Features

Students enter the Nursing - Direct Entry program at Northeastern University with an undergraduate non-nursing degree and completion of program prerequisites. Then students continue their education to become a master's-prepared Advanced Practice Nurse in an area of specialization.

Unique Features

Program is appropriate for applicants with a non-nursing bachelor's degree
Students receive a BSN degree following completion of the prelicensure segment of the program
Prepares students to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination
Program prepares students for national certification exams in their area of specialty practice
Students complete precepted clinical experience
Students concentrate in one of seven specialty areas

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Assessment and Fundamental Nursing Skills
Nursing with Women and Families
Advanced Pharmacology
Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice
Influences on Health and Illness: A Nursing Perspective
Advanced Assessment and Interventions
Nursing Care of Adults
Nursing and the Promotion of Mental Health
Ethical Healthcare: Genetics and Genomics
Public Health Community Nursing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

64 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application
Application Fee
A non-nursing bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Prerequisite course completion with a “C” grade or higher in each course
Lawful permanent residence in the United States
An updated resume
Course-by-Course transcript evaluation by World Education Services (wes.org) if a non-nursing bachelor’s degree was obtained outside the United States.
Two letters of recommendation, academic or professional. At least one academic reference is preferred.
A personal goal statement describing interest in pursuing a degree in nursing, readiness to be successful in an accelerated program, and leadership potential in the classroom and in future professional practice.
Ability to meet Northeastern University’s School of Nursing Technical Standards for Admission, Academic Progression, and Graduation

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

67813 USD / year

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Out-of-State

67813 USD / year

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In-State

67813 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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