Molloy College

Program Length & Format

• 16-month (starts in May), 19-month (starts in January), 21-month (starts in September)
• Option to pursue a combined BS-MS accelerated pathway (dual-degree) with simultaneous undergraduate and graduate coursework when eligibility met
• Individualized accelerated option available for applicants needing prerequisite courses

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a non-nursing field required
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.3 for consideration for accelerated admission
• Minimum grade of C+ required in each prerequisite course listed below
• Reading and math proficiency requirements must be satisfied for dual-degree admission

Entrance Exams

• TEAS exam required (applicants must schedule exam through ATI testing)
• No minimum TEAS score specified in source materials

Prerequisites

• Anatomy and Physiology I and II
• Microbiology
• Organic or Biological Chemistry
• Nutrition
• General Psychology
• Introduction to Sociology
• Statistics
• All prerequisites must be completed prior to program start for fast-track sequences

Application

• Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and meet prerequisite and GPA requirements at application
• Applicants to the Dual Degree BS-MS must declare intent to enroll in the dual program at admission
• Satisfactory completion of TEAS and reading/math proficiency requirements required for dual-degree applicants
• Provisional admission status may be available (contact program director for details)

Selection Process

• Accelerated applicants considered based on bachelor’s degree, prerequisite completion, and minimum GPA of 3.3
• Personal interview may be required as part of admissions review for some applicants
• Dual-degree students permitted to enroll in graduate courses after successful completion of first clinical course (NUR 2090), provided cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0, not on academic probation, and with Associate Dean approval

Progression Requirements

• Dual Degree BS-MS accelerated students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale)
• If cumulative GPA falls below 3.0, student placed on probation for one semester
• Failure to restore GPA to 3.0 after probation semester may require transition to the undergraduate program

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Simulation learning laboratory endorsed by the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) for Core Four standards: Prebriefing, Debriefing, Facilitation, Professional Integrity
• Reported clinical resources: 250 clinical partners available for practicum experiences
• Reported ratio: 8:1 nursing students to clinical faculty and instructors
• Clinical experiences include critical care, maternity/family nursing, pediatrics, psychiatric-mental health, and community health

Credit Transfer

• Dual Degree BS-MS students may transfer in a maximum of 98 credits
• Transfer credit allocation follows university transfer policy for undergraduate and graduate students

Contacts

• Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Avenue, P.O. Box 5002, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
• Phone: (516) 614-4550