The Master of Science, Entry to the Profession of Nursing (MS-MEPN) degree is an entry pathway to the profession of nursing. The MS-MEPN program is an accelerated, 15-month program with cohorts in Tucson and Gilbert. Graduates of the MS-MEPN program are prepared as nurse generalists, and eligible for licensure as Registered Nurses (RN) upon completion of the NCLEX-RN examination and approval by a State Board of Nursing. Students interested in a Nurse Practitioner degree should apply to our Doctor of Nursing Practice program after finishing a nurse generalist program.
The College of Nursing at the University of Arizona offers a variety of programs at the graduate level. Programs are available for students pursuing a first degree in nursing, as well as students interested in advancing in the professional as leaders, advanced practice nurses, and nurse researchers.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
The University of Arizona
TUCSON,
Arizona,
85721, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
UA-Gilbert
92 W Vaughn Ave #301,
GILBERT,
Arizona,
85233, United States
Completion All required courses must be completed with a grade of 鈥楥鈥� or better and students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in both the last 60 and prerequisite areas by the time of application.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UArizona is ranked in the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, with research and development expenditure in the top 4 percent in the U.S.
