BSc in Nursing (Accelerated Second-Degree Program) in Brooklyn United States | Long Island University

Long Island University | Brooklyn United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 39,458
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
16 months

This accelerated program is tailored for individuals holding bachelor's degrees in non-nursing fields who want to quickly transition into nursing. The curriculum can be completed in just 16 months.

Graduates earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and become eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam. You'll be ready to start your rewarding career as a registered nurse, positively impacting patients, their loved ones, and entire communities.

Flexible start dates available for Fall, Spring or Summer terms
Train in our cutting-edge nursing simulation lab
Gain practical experience through our network of 50+ clinical partners


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Have a previous bachelors degree and maintain a college GPA of 3.3 or better (88% or higher).
Achieve grades of B+ or better (3.3/88% or higher) in each of the following courses: Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Microbiology, and Statistics.
Note: All science courses must have been completed within 5 years of acceptance to the program.

Upon acceptance to the nursing major, freshman (and transfer students whose English and mathematics courses have not been accepted by the University) are required to take a placement exam to assess skills in reading, English and Mathematics. Exam results are used to program the student's first courses in the appropriate English and mathematics courses.
LIU online application completed and signed.
2. Transcripts for all high school and post-high school institutions attended.
All transcripts must be submitted in English or translated into English by a professional translation company.
Transfer students who studied outside the US must submit a NACES evaluation in order to receive transfer credit.
3. Proof of English language proficiency testing (we accept IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, SAT and ACT).
Applicants may be eligible for an English language proficiency testing waiver based on citizenship and/or prior education where English is the first language.
4. SAT or ACT scores (optional).
5. Two Letters of Recommendation.
5. Personal Statement or Essay.
6. Some programs have additional requirements.
LIU accepts the Common Application.
TOEFL iBT - 75
IELTS - 6
PTE - 50
SAT - 460 on Critical Reading Section
ACT - 18 on English Section
Duolingo - 100
TOEFL Essentials - 9.0
GPA - 3.0

Tuition USD 39,458

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