University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus School of Nursing

Program Length & Format

• Three consecutive full-time terms (18 credits per term; total 54 curriculum credits)
• Program total requirement: 122 credits (31 credits from prior degree; 36–38 prerequisite credits; 54 curriculum credits)
• In-person, on-campus coursework with in-person clinical rotations
• Cohorts start Fall and Spring; two cohorts admitted each year

Admission Requirements

• Baccalaureate or graduate degree in a non-nursing field, or fourth-year baccalaureate students
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the first degree
• Prerequisite courses must meet grade requirements (see Prerequisites)
• Provisional admission possible after completion of 6 credits of science prerequisites if other requirements are met
• Undergraduate applicants within 12–18 credits of graduation considered for provisional admission

Prerequisites

• Total prerequisite credits required: 36 (may be completed at any college/university; evaluated for equivalency)
• Required courses and credits:
  • General Chemistry (with lab): 4 credits
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology (with lab): 6–8 credits
  • Microbiology (with lab): 4 credits
  • Pathophysiology: 4 credits
  • Human Genetics: 3 credits
  • Statistics: 3 credits
  • Psychology: 3 credits
  • English Composition (scientific/technical): 3 credits
  • General elective credits: 6 credits
• Prerequisite courses marked with an asterisk must have been completed within the past 10 years
• Some prerequisite courses must be achieved with a grade of B- or better

Deadlines

• Preferred application deadlines:
  • Fall term: March 1
  • Spring term:  July 1
• Applications reviewed and admission decisions made on a rolling basis
• New classes begin in Fall and Spring terms

Application

• Completed online application to the School of Nursing
• Official transcripts of all college/university coursework
• Two professional letters of recommendation submitted via online application
• Resume
• Personal essay explaining how the program will help achieve professional goals
• Application fee (non-refundable)

Selection Process

• Admissions reviewed on a rolling basis
• Admission decisions based on academic achievement, including cumulative GPA and prerequisite course grades
• All prerequisite courses must be completed and official transcripts received by the start of the first term

Cost & Financial Aid

• Guaranteed scholarship of $8,333 awarded upon admission and commitment, disbursed across three terms (Term 1: $3,000; Term 2: $2,333; Term 3: $3,000)
• $250 non-refundable acceptance deposit applied to first-term tuition

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical requirement: 810 clinical hours across program
• Clinical sites: Pittsburgh’s six major teaching hospitals and more than 50 regional health care facilities (some suburban locations)
• Students are responsible for transportation to clinical locations
• NCLEX-RN preparation includes practice and proctored comprehensive exams, remediation, and a 3-day NCLEX-RN review course during final term

Credit Transfer

• Courses from other institutions must be evaluated as equivalent to University of Pittsburgh courses
• Coursework taken at the University of Pittsburgh prior to admission may be taken as a non-degree seeking student and evaluated

International Students

• Official transcripts for all post-secondary records required in original language plus certified English translations
• Official third-party course-by-course evaluation required for degrees completed outside the U.S., with GPA reported on a 4.0 scale
• Language test requirements (if native language is not English and not graduate of an accredited U.S. program):
  • TOEFL minimum composite score 100, sub-scores 21 or higher
  • IELTS minimum overall band 7.0, speaking band 7.0, other bands 6.0 or higher
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) minimum score 125
• Official TOEFL/IELTS/DET results must be sent directly from testing agency (institution code 2927; department code 43)
• Conditional admission not available for international applicants
• Admitted international students must submit evidence of financial resources to the Office of International Services and obtain non-academic clearance before registration

Contacts

• School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh; 3500 Victoria Street, Victoria Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
• Phone: 412-624-4586; Toll-free: 1-888-747-0794
• Angela Stefanic, Assistant Director for Marketing and Recruitment; Phone: 412-624-1291