Accelerated Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program
Our Accelerated Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is a five-semester pathway designed for individuals with a non-nursing bachelor's degree who want to enter the nursing profession.
The UC College of Nursing Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN prepares students to enter the nursing profession with a master's degree through rigorous graduate-level coursework and clinical experiences. The curriculum includes four courses that apply toward the requirements of a specialty MSN or DNP, shortening the path for students who choose to continue their education.
As part of the UC Academic Health Center, our students engage in a wide variety of clinical opportunities that provide hands-on experience at premier clinical sites, including one of the nation’s top pediatric hospitals and the region’s only Level I Trauma Center and Level IV maternity hospital.
Through immersive simulations, expert instruction and unique real-world clinical experiences, our students graduate ready to lead, care and make a lasting impact in the nursing profession.
This program's curriculum prepares students to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Meet the Accelerated MSN Program Director
Federal regulations require the University of Cincinnati to publicly disclose whether completion of certain programs that lead or may lead to professional licensure or certification would meet a given state’s educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation (regardless of whether the program is on-ground, online, or hybrid). To learn whether a University program meets a given state’s educational requirements, please visit the University of Cincinnati State Authorization webpage.