Master of Science - Advanced Practice Nursing

Nursing students at MGH Institute of Health Professions don’t just learn about providing health care. Through their clinical placements and scholarly projects, you will also learn about how providing health care can change the world.  Some students return to their locations of clinical placement after graduation, as these students did with Rosebud Reservation. 

Institute nursing students were on the front lines treating COVID-19 patients at Boston Hope, the field medical facility inside the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The MGH Institute was the only school whose nursing students are actively treating coronavirus patients anywhere in the state.

Degree

All applicants must have completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.

Courses

Applicants must have completed a graduate or undergraduate Statistics course with a grade of C or better prior to matriculation.

View online prerequisite courses offered through the MGH Institute

GRE

The GRE is not required for admission to this program. 

TOEFL/ IELTS

The language of instruction and clinical education at the MGH Institute is English and a high level of proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.  Applicants who have not completed either an undergraduate or graduate program where English is the language of instruction must demonstrate English Language proficiency as part of your application to the MGH Institute of Health Professions.  If you have questions about the language requirements, please contact the Office of Admissions.

• Applicants who are citizens of Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Great Britain, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, Guyana, an Anglophone country of Africa, or an English-speaking country of the Caribbean are not required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.

• Applicants who are candidates for graduation from an accredited degree-granting program in the United States or at an English-speaking school in one of the countries listed above are also not required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. Acceptance to the IHP will be contingent upon successful completion of this degree prior to matriculation.

Please note that in some circumstances, demonstrating English language proficiency may be required by the academic program even if you are a citizen of a country in which the (or one of the) national language(s) is English. Decisions about the need for TOEFL or IELTS scores are at the discretion of the academic program to which you are applying in coordination with the department of OES.

The IHP accepts either the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The test must have been taken within two years of the application deadline and official score reports are required. The minimum TOEFL (internet-based) score accepted is 89 and the minimum IELTS score accepted is 6.5.  

• To forward your TOEFL score please contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS).  The MGH Institute of Health Professions code is 3513.

• For IELTS, a Test Report Form may be mailed to MGH Institute of Health Professions and score information will be verified by the IHP directly. You may designate up to 5 schools to receive Test Report Forms at the time you register for the test.  To request additional Test Report Forms, contact your test center.

Please contact the Office of Admissions if you have any questions about the MGH Institute’s English Language requirements. 

Applicants are required to submit an official transcript from each college and/or university attended directly to NursingCAS, even if a degree was not received from that institution. For transcripts to be considered official they must be in their original signed and sealed envelopes when received. Please visit our Program Page in NursingCAS for additional information and requirements.

Applicants that have earned a degree from a non-US institution are required to submit a course-by-course credential evaluation from one of the following NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) members: Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc., SpanTran: The Evaluation Company, World Education Services (WES), or the Center for Educational Documentation. If you earned your bachelor's degree outside of the U.S. this credential evaluation must document minimum equivalency of a US baccalaureate degree or higher.

Personal Statement

A personal statement is required for all applicants and must be submitted directly to NursingCAS. The prompt should address:

In what way(s) do you envision that your entry into the nursing profession could help address pertinent issues in nursing?  The MGH IHP’s core value is to uphold justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. In what ways do you envision you will foster an inclusive environment at the IHP? How will you contribute to the IHP community to make it a welcoming and inclusive place to learn?

The personal statement should be approximately three (3) pages in length, double spaced.
 

Recommendation Letters

Applicants are required to provide two (2) recommendation letters directly to NursingCAS. Recommendation letters should come from individuals who are able to address your academic ability, character, and integrity, as well as your potential for post-baccalaureate study. At least one letter should come from an academic reference and one should come from a professional reference. 

No more than three (3) recommendation letters will be reviewed as part of your application.

Resume or CV

Applicants are required to submit a current resume or CV.

Full-Time Option:

What is the duration of the full-time Master of Science in Nursing program at MGH Institute of Health Professions? 

The full-time Master of Science in Nursing program is a two-year program.

What is the class schedule for the full-time Master of Science in Nursing program?

The full-time Master of Science in Nursing program has a rigorous and demanding class schedule, that varies depending on track.  Some theory classes are held during the day on weekdays while other courses are in the early evening hours.  Course delivery includes on-campus, hybrid, and online courses.  Generally, classes are limited to 1-2 days per week to allow for scheduling of clinical placements.

Part-Time Option (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Family and Psychiatric/Mental health tracks only):

What is the duration of the part-time Master of Science in Nursing program at MGH Institute of Health Professions? 

The part-time Master of Science in Nursing program can take up to three years to complete, depending on the course load.

What is the class schedule for the part-time Master of Science in Nursing program? 

The part-time Master of Science in Nursing program is designed for working nurses with lower per semester credit loads.   Most theory classes are held during one day per week while other courses are in the early evening hours.  Course delivery includes on-campus, hybrid and online courses.  Generally, classes are limited to 1-2 days per week at the most to allow for the scheduling of clinical placements. 

How do the curriculums plans for each of the advanced practice specialty tracks differ?

Each advanced practice nursing specialty within the Master of Science in Nursing (Post BSN) degree has its own curriculum plan. You can find the curriculum plans under each track.

Who do I contact for more information about the academic program, curriculum, or course requirements?

Please nursing [at] mghihp.edu (subject: Requesting%20information%20about%20the%20DEN) (contact the School of Nursing).

Who do I contact for more information about the application process, my application status, or what documents to submit?

You may admissions [at] mghihp.edu (email the admission office), or contact us.

Can I defer my admission to a future term?

Though generally not permitted, deferral requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are generally approved only in extreme circumstances or military deployment. To request a deferral, admissions [at] mghihp.edu (subject: Deferral%20Request) (email the admission office).

Are there other Conditions of Admission?

Yes.  If applicable, final transcripts and test scores must be submitted to satisfy the conditions of admission.

I’m an international student. Can I receive an F-1 Visa?

Please see General Information for Prospective International Students.