Admissions Requirements
Students seeking admission into the Master of Science program must meet the admission requirements of both the Graduate School and the MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner program requirements. All application forums, including transcripts, letters of recommendation, and proof of licensure, must be submitted to the Graduate School and the School of Nursing for the application to be considered for admission. Completed applications including test results from standardized testing are due by October 1st of each year.
Please look at the chart below for a detailed overview of the Master's of Nursing (MSN) and Graduate School admission requirements.
Please note the institution code for sending test scores: the MAT code is 1759 and the GRE code is 1831.
Criteria |
MSN |
Post-Masters Certificate |
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MSN Application |
Step 1: Fill out the UTC Graduate School Application The Graduate School Address is: UTC Graduate School |
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Step 2: Fill out MSN Application (Return both to the UTC Graduate School) |
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| Degree | A baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing from a National League for Nursing or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accredited program. | Master’s degree in nursing from The National League for Nursing or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accredited program. Need official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions | ||
| GPA | Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate nursing courses. | Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate nursing courses. | ||
| Licensure | Currently held unencumbered TN RN licensure as a registered nurse in Tennessee or eligibility for Tennessee licensure. | Currently held unencumbered TN RN licensure as a registered nurse in Tennessee or eligibility for Tennessee licensure. | ||
| Certifications | Students must have current BLS certification. ACLS and PALS are not required. | Students must have current BLS certification. ACLS and PALS are not required. | ||
Critical Care Experience |
At least one year of either acute or primary care nursing experience is required for admission to the family nurse practitioner concentration. | At least one year of either acute or primary care nursing experience is required for admission to the family nurse practitioner concentration. | ||
| GRE OR MAT | Credible and current (no less than five years old) scores from either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) |
Waived
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| Transcripts | Official transcripts from all previous educational institutions are required. | Official transcripts from all previous educational institutions are required. | ||
| References | Three references required from the following who can attest to the applicant’s clinical knowledge, skill, and potential aptitude for graduate study.
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Three references required from the following who can attest to the applicant’s clinical knowledge, skill, and potential aptitude for graduate study.
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| Interview | Required (if invited) |
Required (if invited) |
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| Resume | Required |
Required |
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| Personal Statement | Required |
Required |
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