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    Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)

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    Los Angeles, USMSNIn-person2 years
    $81,742.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    14%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    70
    Cohort
    students
    102
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) at University of California-Los Angeles is a 102-credit, 2-year, in-person MSN program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $81,742.

    About the program

    Two-year prelicensure program that prepares individuals with undergraduate degrees in other fields to become registered nurses, including clinical training for bedside practice in hospital settings.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Nov 1, 2026
    Fall 2028
    Nov 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min overall score of 4.5, ESLPE (Academic Writing Proficiency) overall score of 5.0, or TOP (Oral Proficiency for Teaching Assistants) speaking score of 6. (MECN); minimum score of 560 on the written test, 220 on the computer-based test or 87 on the Internet-based test (APRN)
    IELTS
    required
    Min overall band score of 7.0 or higher (MECN); minimum overall band score of 7 (APRN)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $32,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) at University of California-Los Angeles cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) at University of California-Los Angeles is $81,742 across 102 required credits.
    Is Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) at University of California-Los Angeles online or in-person?
    Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) at University of California-Los Angeles is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) at University of California-Los Angeles take to complete?
    Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) at University of California-Los Angeles is structured around 2 years and 102 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Per the program's published guidance: overall scholastic average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better
    How competitive is Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) at University of California-Los Angeles reports an acceptance rate of approximately 14%.