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 current unencumbered license to practice nursing in the jurisdiction where experiential learning will occur
  • Ability to attend three required on site (MCPHS-Worcester) residencies

*Please note that priority consideration is given to those applicants who have achieved an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in their professional nursing coursework.

Application Requirements

For consideration for admission, the following application materials must be submitted:

  • 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)

Once all supporting documents are received, your application will be complete and ready for review by the Admission Committee.