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Admission Requirements

Master's Application Procedure

Applicants for master's study must submit:

1. Two applications;
   a. University Application for Graduate Admission;
   b. College of Nursing Graduate Application;
2. Official transcripts from first professional degree program (must be accredited by the National League for Nursing);
3. Results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) -General Aptitude Test;
   Arrangements for completing the GRE are the responsibility of the applicant. Information for the GRE is available through the College’s Office of Students Affairs (513) 558-3600. Results must be sent to the Office of Student Affairs, College of Nursing University of Cincinnati, PO Box 210038, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038.
4. Three written professional references;
5. A resume;
6. A written goal statement; and
7. Evidence of a current license to practice as a registered nurse.

Requirements for Admission

Candidates must provide satisfactory evidence of:

1. Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) from a baccalaureate nursing program (CCNE or NLNAC accredited)
2. A satisfactory score (combined verbal and math) on the GRE;
3. Current license to practice as a registered nurse;
4. One year of work experience as an RN is required for Nurse Anesthesia and Nurse Midwifery majors. One year of professional work is preferred for all other majors;
5. Successful completion (minimum grade of C) of an undergraduate statistics course;
6. Acceptable professional references; and
7. Acceptable professional goal statement.

To get the best consideration for scholarships and available opportunities in your chosen major, we recommend that you submit all application materials to the Office of Student Affairs by the beginning of January. We suggest that you submit international applications one year in advance. Notification of admission decision generally occurs by mid-March.

Nurse Anesthesia applications must be received by October 1 and (due to GRE test format changes) the GRE test must be taken before September 1, 2008. Nurse Anesthesia applicants will receive notification by mid-December.

Applicants who are deemed acceptable potential students will be invited for an interview following review of their applications. All applicants must interview in the department in which the major is located. If distance makes an on-site interview impractical, a telephone interview can be arranged.

The Admission and Progression Committee takes into consideration all of the requirements related to rendering an admission decision. Applicants who do not meet all of the requirements but whose credentials reveal potential ability for master’s study are reviewed on an individual basis. Applicants may be required to fulfill specific prerequisites or other conditions of admission prior to an admission decision or admitted on a provisional basis. Provisional admission status requires the student to meet specific requirements before full admission status is granted.  

A maximum of nine quarter credits of graduate course work may be pursued prior to admission. Enrollment in graduate course work does not guarantee admission.

PhD

Requirements for Admission

All candidates must show evidence of:

1. Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) for the last degree earned;
2. Satisfactory performance on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - General Aptitude Test (combined verbal, quantitative and analytical) within five years prior to admission;
3. At least one year of full-time professional work experience in nursing practice;
4. Successful completion (minimum grade of C) of an undergraduate course in introductory statistics; and
5. A personal interview with the Director of the Doctoral Component of the graduate program and a faculty member chosen on the basis of research interest.

Prior to beginning course work, accepted students must provide satisfactory evidence of:

1. A current license to practice as a registered nurse in Ohio; and
2. A health history and required immunizations.

   Additional Requirements for International Students

Application Procedure

Applicants for doctoral study must submit:

1. Two applications:
   a. University Application for Graduate Admission;
   b. College of Nursing Doctoral Component Application;
2. Official transcripts from first (such as BSN, ND) and/or second (MSN) professional degrees in nursing (program must be accredited by the National League for Nursing);
3. Results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) -General Aptitude Test;
   Arrangements for completing the GRE are the responsibility of the applicant. Information is available through the Office of Student Affairs. Results must be sent to the Office of Student Affairs, College of Nursing University of Cincinnati, PO Box 210038, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038
4. Three written professional references;
5. A dossier that contains:
   a. a curriculum vita or resume;
   b. a goal statement for seeking doctoral education in nursing which includes areas of research interest/focuses and goals/interests for advancement of the discipline;
   c. samples of professional writing; and
6. Evidence of current license to practice as a professional nurse.

Review of Applications

Applicants' admission materials are reviewed by members of the Admission and Progression Committee to determine:

1. Evidence of capacity of research and scholarship in nursing;
2. Presentation of clear research interests/focuses that are consistent with identified career goals; and
3. Demonstration of the ability to communicate in a scholarly manner both verbally and in writing.

In the case of equally qualified applicants, preference is given to individuals who intend to pursue doctoral study on a full-time basis. The members of the Admission and Progression Committee take all requirements into consideration related to an admission decision. Applicants who do not meet all of the requirements but whose credentials reveal potential for doctoral study may be admitted. Admission to the doctoral component of the graduate program is with full graduate standing only.  

Post Master's Certificate Option

Application Requirements

1. A master's degree in nursing from an accredited program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better;
2. A current unrestricted license to practice nursing in the state of Ohio; and
3. Completion of prerequisite courses.

For application materials or admissions counseling, prospective students should write or call:

Office of Student Affairs, College of Nursing
University of Cincinnati, PO Box 210038, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038
Phone: 513/558-3600
Fax: 513/558-7523
E-mail: Nursing@UC.Edu