Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)—Accelerated
School of Nursing
Location: Boston
Start Term: Fall
Fast track your career launch at one of the nation’s top colleges for nursing and join one of the world’s most consequential—and rapidly growing—healthcare professions.
Immersive Education in One of the World’s Most Advanced and Respected Healthcare Ecosystems
Your 32-Month Journey
Our strategic integration of classwork and experiential learning—including clinical opportunities—makes our program an exceptional learning experience. Students spend the first 16 months in the School of Arts and Sciences establishing the foundation they need to successfully transition into the professional BSN curriculum.
First-Year Experience
- build a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences
- study and attend labs in chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and psychology
- learn about the culture and identity of patient and healthcare communities as well as the human development life cycle
Second-Year Experience
- continue to gain knowledge and sharpen your skills by exploring healthcare, wellness, and professional practice
- study medical microbiology, math, and healthcare ethics
Third-Year Experience
- begin the BSN curriculum building on the foundational knowledge gained during study in the School of Arts and Sciences
- apply classroom knowledge in lab and in clinical settings
- strengthen the essential competencies required to practice as a professional nurse and advance the health and wellness of patients across the healthcare continuum
- participate in interprofessional education activities that support transition into professional nursing practice
- work with our interprofessional partners to deliver safe patient care at a variety of clinical practice agencies
Forge a Career of Significance
College Factual ranks the MCPHS nursing program in the top 10% nationwide for a good reason—actually, many reasons. Here are just three.
#1 Latest Technology
Our onsite simulation and patient assessment laboratories will give you an opportunity to learn and apply your knowledge in safe spaces where you can build confidence in your skills.
#2 Work with Top Professionals
The way to become expert is to work closely with experts. At MCPHS, you will gain valuable professional experience at a variety of clinical partner sites and institutions.
#3 Comprehensive Health Knowledge
As an essential member of a healthcare team, you will be equipped to educate patients and their families on issues crucial to their health and wellbeing.
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MCPHS Community Voices
The lived experiences of MCPHS students, partners, and faculty tell an eloquent story. They illustrate just how our student-centered, teaching-first approach keeps us in the top tier of the country’s “most transformative colleges.” (Money magazine 2020).
Theresa Salvatore
| BSN ’09“I was inspired by the class, and I wanted to do something related to occupational therapy and…to use my skills in some way.”
Flexible Hours, Job Security, Financial Reward
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Find Your Path to a Nursing Career
At MCPHS, we also offer degree options for aspiring nurses who hold an associate’s degree in nursing and for those who have earned a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field.
RN to MSN–FNP Bridge Program
This MCPHS bridge program builds on your associate’s degree in nursing so you can move seamlessly into graduate-level coursework to earn a Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN–FNP) without first earning your bachelor’s degree.
BS in Nursing – Postbaccalaureate
During the course of 16 consecutive months, you’ll work alongside professional experts in clinical experiences at our onsite simulation and patient assessment laboratories as well as in rotations at a variety of clinical agencies.