Admission Criteria

• BSN degree from an approved, accredited school
• Current California RN licensure
• One year of clinical experience preferred
• Basic computer literacy
• Basic statistics course
• Basic nutrition course
• GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Completion of the University Application for the Master of Science in Nurisng (MSN) Program
• One official transcript from each college or university attended
• Three professional recommendations
• Resume/CV
• Interview (Only qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview based on initial review of their application.)
• Evidence of specified immunizations and screening tests, a report of recent physical examination, and BLS certification if admitted into the program
• International applicants must meet additional requirements for admission http://www.sandiego.edu/admissions/graduate/international/

The priority application deadline is March 1 for Fall and November 1 for Spring. All materials must be received by the priority deadlines to receive priority consideration.

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