Admission Requirements
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS)For admission to the program, an applicant must have:
- A master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program by either Collegiate Commission on Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
- A post-graduate grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better
- A current unencumbered license to practice nursing in the jurisdiction where experiential learning will occur
- A minimum of five years of full-time RN employment prior to the program start date
Application Requirements
For consideration for admission, the following application materials must be submitted:
- The MCPHS free graduate application
- A Personal Essay (500+ words)
- Official college transcripts from every college attended
- 1 professional letter of recommendation
- Photocopy of current RN license
- Resume (may be included within application or as a separate document)
Applications material can be emailed to admissions.online@mcphs.edu or mailed to the address below:
MCPHS Admission Office
179 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Once all supporting documents are received, your application will be complete and ready for review by the Admission Committee.