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BS to MSN Option

BS to MSN

Program
Overview

Program Overview

Completed Application Deadlines

Summer-Entry
Accelerated Program

Early Decision: November 1
Regular Decision: November 15

Fall-Entry
Accelerated Program

Early Decision: November 1

Regular Decision: January 15

Enhancing Your Career Options

For highly motivated students with a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field, the BS to MSN option at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing offers the best of both degrees. This flexible, individualized program of study ensures that you develop the breadth of knowledge, as well as the analytic and practical skills, sought by private and public sector employers—in the same amount of time, if not less, than receiving only a master’s degree.

After selecting either of the Accelerated options for your bachelor’s degree, you can choose from 11 master’s options to create your dual degree. Many students elect to take time off between the degree programs to gain work experience. At the School of Nursing, you define your educational experience.

Those who earn a combined BS to MSN degree at Hopkins:

  • Enjoy expanded research and career opportunities
  • Can critically evaluate research to implement evidence-based practice
  • May work in a variety of advanced practice roles, including primary care, case management, administration, education, consultation, and research
  • Are well-prepared for further study at the doctoral level

Program
Requirements

Program Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a discipline other than nursing from an accredited college or university
  • A letter grade of ‘B’ or better in all prerequisite courses 
  • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
  • Application Essays
  • Recommendation Letters (2 Academic and 1 Professional)
  • Interview (for BS to MSN applicants)
  • Current Resume

Prerequisites

In addition to a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field, applicants must complete 17-20 credits (grade B or better) of prerequisite coursework from an accredited college or university.

  • Human or Animal Anatomy and Physiology: 6-8 credits (courses must have been completed within the past 5 years)

  • Microbiology: 3-4 credits

  • Nutrition: 2-3 credits Take at Hopkins Nursing

  • Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan: 3 credits Take at Hopkins Nursing

  • Statistics: 3 credits (should include topics of correlation and linear regression; experimental design such as t-tests, analysis of variance and chi-square; suggested departments: psychology, sociology, education, biology, and mathematics. Statistics courses offered by business, management, and economics departments typically are more theory-based and lack the experimental design component.)

Program
Options

BS to MSN Program Options

Bachelor's of Science, Major in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner

Management of Care

MSN/PhD

Tuition
 

Tuition

Once a student chooses their start date of summer or fall for the accelerated bachelor's portion of the degree they incur their bachelor's degree expenses seen below.  

After a student completes their bachelor's degree they incur their master's expenses based on the current costs for a master's program at their start date.

Fall Accelerated Bachelors

Tuition and Other Costs
 

Billed Expenses (September 2013 - December 2014)
Tuition: $67,849* (for entire 17-month program)
Matriculation fee: $500 (onetime only fee for first-time enrolled JHU students)
Health Insurance:$4,300**
Health Fee:$600
  

Estimated Other Expenses***

Room and Board:$21,856
Books/Supplies:$3,172
Personal Expenses:up to $2,400
Travel Expenses: up to $5,984


*Full-time: 12 credit hours per semester
**All students must have health coverage.  Purchase of the School’s plan is optional.
***Amounts for other expenses vary based upon student's selection of books, supplies, and living arrangements.

Billed expenses are subject to change without prior notice.    

Summer Accelerated Bachelors

Tuition and Other Costs
 

Billed Expenses (May 2013 - July 2014)
Tuition: $67,344* (for entire 13-month program)
Matriculation fee: $500 (onetime only fee for first-time enrolled JHU students)
Health Insurance:$3,763**
Health Fee:$525
  

Estimated Other Expenses***

Room and Board:$19,124
Books/Supplies:$3,172
Personal Expenses:up to $2,100
Travel Expenses: up to $5,236


*Full-time: 12 credit hours per semester
**All students must have health coverage.  Purchase of the School’s plan is optional.
***Amounts for other expenses vary based upon student's selection of books, supplies, and living arrangements.

Billed expenses are subject to change without prior notice.    

Financial Aid
& Scholarships

Financial Aid and Scholarships

The Office of Student Financial Services is available to provide counseling on financing opportunities to ensure that students are able to pursue their educational goals.

The School of Nursing participates in several financial aid programs that can help to pay education expenses, including grants, scholarships, loans, and work study. Students typically fund their studies through a combination of these sources.

Scholarships & Grants

Grants are awards based on financial need that do not have to be repaid. Many students also benefit from scholarships and awards based on merit.  More

Loans

Many students will avail themselves of loans to help finance their School of Nursing Education. If necessary, we encourage you to borrow only what is absolutely essential to cover your educational costs.  More

Employment Opportunities

Many students locate part-time employment to help pay education expenses. Numerous positions are available on campus and within various community based organizations. These jobs provide students with opportunities to gain practical work experience. Most positions are funded through the Federal Work-Study Program.  More

Other Funding Sources

We encourage students to seek outside funding opportunities. Information can be obtained from library resource books and professional organizations and alumni organizations.  More

 

For media inquiries, contact Jon Eichberger at (410)614-4695, je@jhu.edu.

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