Graduate Program in Nursing
Graduate Admission Requirements
Registered nurses (RNs) who have successfully passed the NCLEX and currently hold an unencumbered active RN license in the United States and who hold a baccalaureate degree in either nursing or another field are considered for admission. Applicants are required to have a good academic record and completion of coursework in statistics and research. RNs whose baccalaureate degree is in a discipline other than nursing are considered. The program of study is individualized based on evaluation of competency statements and resume submitted with the application form. RNs whose degree is outside nursing should contact the Graduate Nursing Office for a copy of the competency statement form janed@unh.edu. References should be substantial with at least one academic and one current professional with graduate education background.
All applicants who are not native English speakers are required to demonstrate a sufficient level of proficiency in the English language to meet the admission requirement of the Graduate School. Proficiency can be demonstrated by the receipt of a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or from a university in another country where English is the primary language of instruction. All other non-native speakers must achieve a minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 80 (Internet based) on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL).
The GRE and MAT are not required. Apply on line at www.gradschool.unh.edu.