Overview

Key facts

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Nursing has an option within the Master of Nursing (Clinical) (MSN) degree programme that is designed to prepare individuals with a baccalaureate degree in another discipline for a career in nursing.
This two-year prelicensure program includes summer enrollment between the first and second years.
Those who complete the program are granted the MSN degree and are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) to be licensed as registered nurses (RN).
Graduates of the program may apply for a Public Health Nursing Certificate from the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Advanced Pathophysiology
Ethical Issues, Social Justice, and History of Nursing
Fundamentals A + Lab Component
Physical Assessment + Lab Component

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beverly Hills, United States

Disciplines

Nursing View 1044 other Masters in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduation from a recognized college or university having an accredited baccalaureate program satisfactory to the School of Nursing and the UCLA Graduate Division with an overall scholastic average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better, or graduation with a baccalaureate degree from an international institution with a program satisfactory to the School of Nursing and the UCLA Graduate Division.
Completion of approved prerequisite courses or equivalent with a minimum grade of C or better in the subjects listed below. All applicants to the MECN program must complete all approved prerequisite courses (other than Epidemiology) by the end of December 2025 for the Fall 2026 entry. AP course credit with a score of 4 or higher will only be accepted for one prerequisite course.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

39650 USD / year

≈ 39650 USD / year
Out-of-State

39650 USD / year

≈ 39650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27405 USD / year

≈ 27405 USD / year

Living costs

Beverly Hills

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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