Admission Requirements

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)—Master of Science in Nursing

For admission to the program, an applicant must have:

  • A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
  • A GPA of 3.0 or higher in nursing coursework
  • A current, unencumbered license to practice nursing in the jurisdiction where experiential learning will occur

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
  • A Photocopy of current RN license
  • Your 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.